Kenya presents budget a year after massive demos
Nairobi – Kenya’s government was set to present its budget to parliament on Thursday, carefully prepared to avoid a repeat... Read more
12 Jun
Sales of refurbished tech products surge under US tariffs: Back Market
London – US sales of French startup Back Market, which sells refurbished tech products, have surged in response to President... Read more
4 Jun
SA’s dirty secret: Cosatu wants SARS to hunt down millionaire tax dodgers
Cape Town – The Congress of SA Trade Unions (Cosatu) has urged the South African government to focus on... Read more
30 Apr
VAT hikes can raise tax without hurting the poor: an economist sets out the evidence
Imraan Valodia, University of the Witwatersrand South Africa’s 2025-6 budget has been subjected to more comment than usual. This... Read more
25 Apr
ANC-DA GNU on the brink? – Tensions soar over VAT hike & Expropriation Act showdown
Cape Town – The ANC-DA-led Government of National Unity (GNU) faces internal tensions over the proposed 0.5% Value Added... Read more
28 Mar
Tax hikes and inflation: Why South African salary increases aren’t enough in 2025
Cape Town – South African employees may struggle to keep up with the rising cost of living despite salary... Read more
24 Mar
South Africa loses billions as 100,000 millionaires avoid tax registration
Cape Town – SARS commissioner Edward Kieswetter has revealed that approximately 100,000 individuals in South Africa earn over R1... Read more
19 Mar
ANC Veterans League calls for sober discussion on Budget deadlock
Cape Town – The ANC Veterans League has urged for a sober and informed discussion on the budget crisis... Read more
3 Mar
‘Increase jobs, not VAT’ – DA launches petition against proposed tax increases
Cape Town — The Democratic Alliance (DA) have launched a petition to oppose the proposed 2% increase in Value... Read more
22 Feb
Sugar industry hopeful that postponed budget speech will halt increased sugar tax
Cape Town — The postponement of Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s Budget Speech will allow the sugar industry to adjust... Read more
20 Feb
