The CitizenGovernment spending to increase to R3 trillion – Here’s where the money is going
National Treasury acknowledges that South Africa is not getting the full economic and social benefits of government spending.
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The CitizenThe Citizen‘Bugger the electorate’: Godongwana’s MTBPS under scrutiny
Shilowa questions the government's plan to ease economic pressures.
The CitizenMTBPS: Treasury under pressure to stabilise government debt
Economists caution that improved revenue should not be mistaken for a lasting solution to South Africa's debt challenge.
The CitizenGovernment’s loss in public procurement case may herald law-making paralysis
When laws get invalidated on the basis of the ANC-dominated parliament's failure to do the basics, the process has to start afresh ...
The CitizenHow Treasury plans to constrain government spending, borrowing
Fiscal anchor legislation to be detailed in the mid-term budget - and national departments have been told to settle their debt with municipalities or face 'engagement'
The CitizenSA automakers put more pressure on government to address imports
Commit to the country but demand 'level playing field' domestically.
The CitizenActionSA hits out at GNU over unemployment
'It is clear that this government doesn't have a plan to improve the living conditions of citizens.'
The CitizenIs government doing enough to help fight GBV?
GBVF costs the country at least R42.4 billion per year.
The CitizenHere’s why government has only spent R179m from the R500m Spaza Shop Support Fund
Verification processes revealed some spaza shops did not exist.
The CitizenThe RAF might need a major government bailout
It has been estimated the RAF has about R500 billion in unqualified contingencies.
The CitizenInvestors signal optimism on Operation Vulindlela structural reforms
Government upbeat that stronger policy credibility has boosted investor confidence in South Africa.
The CitizenSouth Africa pays R2.5 trillion in debt costs as borrowing hits R3.8 trillion
The South African government is spending more and more money on interest, without reducing the debt.
The CitizenVAT zero-rated basket unchanged in almost a decade
Government's promises to relieve poverty remain empty
The CitizenBudget 2026: R850bn public sector wage bill is government’s biggest expense
Government has introduced an early retirement programme to cut down the costs.
The CitizenMinister Tau moves to save Tongaat Hulett from liquidation
Government believes Tongaat Hulett remains capable of being stabilised and restructured.
The CitizenMilk prices to go up? Foot-and-mouth threatens farmers’ livelihood while government has a 10 year plan
Northern Cape is the only province in the country that has not reported a case.
The CitizenHow SA businesses at the World Economic Forum are promoting national interests
Business and government elites have been in Davos this week sharing ideas and prompting South Africa as an investment destination.
The CitizenGreen light for government printer to produce driving licence cards
But must reissue tender for new machine within 30 days.
The CitizenMedical Association wants government to prioritise healthcare over political pay increases
It is time for government to get its priorities straight and stop giving political appointments and government pay increases higher than inflation.
The CitizenMeet the woman who is the highest paid CEO in government
The highest-paid SOE CEO is the woman responsible for securing and managing investment to fund major infrastructure and development.
The CitizenInterim smelter plan to cost government R5.2bn
‘We will find the money’ says electricity minister.
The CitizenSA’s Policy Uncertainty Index still negative, but improving
If the government can keep the economy on track, what is now considered tailwinds in the Policy Uncertainty Index could overcome any headwinds.
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 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 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 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: Small businesses need more than promises
Garth Rossiter says government needs to step up and provide the basics to support SMEs’ growth.
The CitizenMTBPS is opportunity for government to show real progress – BLSA
Will the minister tell us where the R1 trillion in investment is that he promised in the Budget to “turn South Africa into a building site”.
The CitizenGovernment spells out how Aarto will work
Aarto will dramatically change the way traffic law enforcement takes place.
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