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SANTACO raises alarm over fuel levy hike's impact on taxi industry profits
SANTACO voices serious concerns over the recent fuel levy hike by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana, warning it could severely impact the profitability of the taxi industry.
Opposition parties reject Budget 3. 0, say it has failed the poor
Opposition parties in South Africa have united to reject the 2025 National Budget, dubbed Budget 3. 0, citing its failure to address critical issues such as unemployment and poverty.
Godongwana injects much-needed boost for frontline healthcare services in public hospitals
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana responds to a heartfelt plea from a UCT medical student, pledging to restore critical health services and address the ongoing healthcare crisis in South Africa.
Decoding Budget 2025: Insights and impact of Enoch Godongwana’s address
Having delivered his Budget Speech at the Cape Town ICC, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana is confident he’s captured the approval of Parliament — and perhaps the nation, too.
Budget 3. 0: reactions highlight hope and concerns for South Africa’s economy
While the reversal of the VAT hike provides relief to citizens facing mounting living costs, the introduction of fuel levy increases has raised concerns about the impact on household budgets amidst an already challenging economic landscape.
Enoch Godongwana presents South Africa's 2025 Budget: GDP growth forecast revised down
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana reveals a downward revision in South Africa's GDP growth forecast during the 2025 Budget Speech, citing global economic dependencies and the need for urgent fiscal reforms
Budget 3. 0 Reaction: Praise for social relief, criticism of growth gap
Opposition parties on Wednesday expressed mixed reaction to Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana's Budget speech.
Budget 3. 0 sparks political divide: Praise from unity government, fierce rejection from opposition
Key takeaways from the Minister Enoch Godongwana’s budget speech included Value-Added Tax (VAT) remaining at 15%.
Budget: Healthcare crisis in South Africa, Godongwana makes a commitment to frontline services
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana responds to a heartfelt plea from a UCT medical student, pledging to restore critical health services and address the ongoing healthcare crisis in South Africa.
Eina! Motorists to feel the pinch as Finance Minister notes increase in fuel levy
Motorists are set to feel the pinch following the presentation of the National Budget.
Enoch Godongwana presents South Africa's 2025 Budget: GDP growth forecast revised down
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana reveals a downward revision in South Africa's GDP growth forecast during the 2025 Budget Speech, citing global economic dependencies and the need for urgent fiscal reforms
LIVE | Godongwana presents Budget 3. 0
Minister Enoch Godongwana is delivering Budget 3. 0 to the MPs and the country at large.
Political parties urge Godongwana to deliver a pro-poor budget
As Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana prepares to present the national budget, opposition parties demand a focus on jobs and essential services for South Africans
National Budget 2025: What to expect from Enoch Godongwana's address
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana is set to address Parliament, revealing critical strategies to address a R75 billion revenue shortfall.
Godongwana's third attempt to present South Africa's revised national budget
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana faces a pivotal moment as he presents the National Budget for the third time this year, following previous rejections. With markets hopeful for a stable fiscal framework, the implications of VAT changes and revenue shortfalls loom large.
South Africa at a crossroads: economic strategies unfold as Ramaphosa visits the US and Godongwana presents budget
Today marks a crucial moment for South Africa as President Cyril Ramaphosa visits the US to strengthen diplomatic ties, while Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana prepares to present a national budget amid economic challenges
Budget 3. 0 | Godongwana gears up to table revised national budget
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana will present the National Budget in Parliament on Wednesday afternoon for the third time this year.
Mantashe steps up as Ramaphosa and Mashatile set to miss budget speech
With President Ramaphosa in the US and Deputy President Mashatile in France, Acting President Mantashe asserts his role in the upcoming budget speech.
Give us the farms: Malema demands the land abandoned by Afrikaners who fled to the US
EFF Leader, Julius Malema cast doubt on the claim that the 49 individuals were legitimate farmers. “Nothing about them looked like farmers—they looked like car guards”.
‘We cannot have a third budget failure’ — Economist warns as Godongwana faces GNU showdown
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana faces mounting pressure to secure the backing of GNU partners for the 2025 budget.
Cape Town Mayor calls for protection of municipal funding in upcoming budget
Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis warns that proposed cuts to municipal funding could threaten essential services for Cape Town residents, urging Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana to prioritise local needs in the crucial upcoming national budget.
Lavish cars, too many ministers: Critics demand cabinet cuts in 2025 Budget
As South Africa approaches its 2025/26 budget, political analysts are calling for a reduction in the size of the cabinet to enhance public spending efficiency. With a current cabinet of 32 ministers and 43 deputy ministers, critics argue that this bloated structure is a drain on resources, especially in times of economic hardship.
Godongwana's budget a litmus test for GNU, say analysts
With the Government of National Unity at a crossroads, Enoch Godongwana's upcoming budget presentation could reshape the political landscape.
Only the EFF can liberate black South Africans’ – Malema at Vat Victory march
During a VAT victory march, EFF leader Julius Malema declares his party as the sole liberator of South Africans, urging supporters to push for change
How Budget 2025-26 could reshape service delivery and accountability
As the 2025-26 budget approaches, analysts warn that without enhanced service delivery and accountability, South Africa's economic future could be at risk.