The CitizenIs government planning to cut medical scheme tax credits to fund NHI?
Although the minister of finance said in his budget speech that medical scheme tax credits will remain intact, it seems some have other plans
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The CitizenThe CitizenSalaries increase for sixth consecutive month — is the job market strengthening?
Salaries seem to be picking up speed despite the sluggish growth of the economy and the official unemployment stuck around 33%.
The CitizenSA exiting FATF greylist boosts global trust
Exiting the FATF greylist might feel like the finishing line for most South Africans, but the experts warn that it is not the end of the race but a milestone.
The CitizenNow that you submitted your tax return to Sars, what comes next?
Now that your tax return has been submitted, it is time to look at your financial well-being.
The CitizenMeet the province where most of the budget goes to government salaries
Over half of the compensation amount was paid to employees in education, followed by those in health.
The CitizenInflation increase means hope for another repo rate cut is fading
The slight increase in inflation in September means that the chance of a repo rate cut and inflation targeting at 3% diminishes.
The CitizenInflation slightly higher in September, with meat at highest rate since 2018
While fuel cost less again, the prices of maize meal and all kinds of meat make it more difficult for consumers to feed their families.
The CitizenSA has only 24 to 36 months to escape economic stagnation in face of US tariffs
The global economy is unstable as some countries face the highest US import tariffs since the 1930s, with South Africa facing 30%.
The CitizenInvestment confidence remains SA’s missing link for economic growth
The so-called ‘investment strike’ is actually an opportunity drought created by years of state capture that destroyed economic growth.
The CitizenReserve Bank fines forex dealer R162 500 for Fica violations
Foreign exchange dealers must all make sure that they comply with Fica to ensure criminals do not use them to launder money or fund terrorism.
The CitizenWhat does it mean to target the lower inflation band of 3%?
The governor of the South African Reserve Bank has been talking about targeting inflation at 3%. Not everyone thinks it is a good idea.
The CitizenEconomic activity stronger for fifth month although risks remain
The resilience in economic activity, evident in the PayInc data, serves as a reminder of the complexity of the South African economy an economist says.
The CitizenIMF expects SA economy to grow by 1.1%, not too worried about US tariffs
Although consumers and governments want to see light at the end of the tunnel, the IMF says the outlook for the global economy remains dim.
The CitizenMost township businesses remain unregistered
It is difficult for unregistered businesses to seek help from banks or the government, because, on record, they do not exist.
The CitizenParks Tau to monitor Temu in SA, as silence surrounds Gayton McKenzie’s meeting with Shein
No one is willing to talk about the meeting between Shein and McKenzie, attended by Mbalula.