The CitizenInflation increases for second consecutive month
Although meat prices decreased, some meat products still cost a lot more. The most shocking was the price of books that increased by 59.4%.
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The CitizenThe CitizenG20: SA’s role as bridge between developed and emerging economies
With the G20 in town, South Africa has an ideal opportunity to strengthen ties with other countries to show it is a reliable partner.
The CitizenRepo rate: will the Reserve Bank cut or not?
Some economists say the MPC will cut the repo rate by 50 basis points, while others believe it will keep the rate unchanged.
The CitizenS&P ratings upgrade good news for South Africa – experts
The experts are feeling more optimistic about South Africa after Standard & Poor Global decided to upgrade the country’s credit rating.
The CitizenWarning to influencers selling and promoting fake LV and Gucci bags online
'Selling and promoting of counterfeit goods is a crime. The punishment for contravening the act is the same for sellers and promoters.'
The CitizenHow to budget when you’re the only one sticking to the shopping list
Couples should be open about their finances and this should be one of the first conversations they have when moving in together
The CitizenStandard & Poor upgrades SA’s credit rating for first time in two decades
All eyes were on Standard & Poor to see if the rating agency would change South Africa's credit rating to a more positive score.
The CitizenOverhaul of VAT system could slash rate to 6%
PKF’s bold proposal aims to eliminate refund fraud and simplify compliance.
The CitizenMTBPS: Trade-offs leave hardworking South Africans in the lurch
Although the minister had many plans to make the economy grow, he had little immediate value to offer citizens.
The CitizenSMEs’ outlook for November: Think20, B20, G20 summits and Black Friday
The coming days are going to be busy as South Africa hosts various leaders from different parts of the world for the G20 Summit.
The CitizenScrapping medical tax credits not on the cards – Godongwana
Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi has been vocal about wanting it phased out.
The CitizenMTBPS: Praise from economists for strong announcements
Economists liked what they heard in the MTBPS, but there was also some disappointment about the things he left out.
The CitizenMTBPS: So, we did not need a 2% Vat increase after all?
Various organisations welcomed this year’s MTBPS as it had good news about revenue collection and government debt.
The CitizenMTBPS: Godongwana outlines plans to reach R1 trillion mark in infrastructure investment
Central to reaching this goal are public-private partnerships.
The CitizenMTBPS: SRD grant gets another extension
This extension follows the first one made in May during the Budget Speech.
The CitizenGovernment spending to increase to R2.9 trillion – mostly on public services and benefits
Money allocated to provincial departments and municipalities will increase over the medium term.
The CitizenMTBPS: Sars gets R7.5 billion, while revenue collection expected to decrease
Gross revenues are projected to fall short by around R15.7 billion.
The CitizenMTBPS: Godongwana pulls it off the first time this time
He had news many people were waiting for on the inflation target, the fiscal anchor and a budget surplus of R19.7 billion.
The CitizenMini-budget: new inflation target and fiscal anchor is coming
Finance minister announced the new inflation target and promised a fiscal anchor that is not too far off to curb government spending.
The CitizenMTBPS: Godongwana says billions lost to illicit trade could have stopped tax hikes
Illicit cigarettes trade has grown to 75% in 2025 from 19% in 2014.
The CitizenManufacturing continues to face weak domestic and external demand
Manufacturing output increased in September, exceeding Bloomberg’s forecast of a decline.
The CitizenGodongwana’s mini budget will get a commodity windfall tax boost
In the wake of record gold prices and miners leading the gains on the JSE.
The CitizenSars hails court ruling as key step in R5.3bn case against Sasfin
Tax agency says it may amend its pleadings or appeal parts of the judgment.
The CitizenDip in the unemployment rate welcomed, but wait for US tariffs impact
The official unemployment rate dropped to 31.9% in the third quarter, down 1.3% from the second quarter’s 33.2%.
The CitizenAarto postponement shows government’s chaos — Outa
Minister Barbara Creecy postponed the national rollout of Aarto to July 2026 from 1 December 2025, acknowledging the system is not ready.
The CitizenMTBPS: what to look out for in Godongwana’s ‘mini budget’
Consumers want to know if they will keep their medical tax credits and whether income tax brackets will be adjusted.
The CitizenCan Operation Vulindlela fix South Africa?
'There needs to be capacity to implement because implementation of some of the complex reforms is not easy.'
The CitizenUnemployment decreases by 1.3% but 8 million still unemployed
Although the unemployment rate dropped in the third quarter, the overall unemployment rate is still very high.
The CitizenMTBPS: what economists and consumers want to hear
Economists are hoping for significant changes in the MTBPS, while tax payers are waiting to see if the tax brackets will be adjusted.
The CitizenMTBPS: Small businesses need more than promises
Garth Rossiter says government needs to step up and provide the basics to support SMEs’ growth.