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SRD grant case outcome expected early next year

Following a two-day court hearing that took place in the Pretoria High Court this week, legal experts have indicated that the outcome of the case will be announced at the start of 2025. The Institute for Economic Justice (IEJ) and #PayTheGrants launched an application against the Minister for Social Development,

The Hawks and NPA fails to address the gold and tobacco mafia industry

By Kouthar Sambo The Hawks and the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) failed to address the gold and tobacco mafia adequately. This comes amid the network being under extensive investigation while the reluctance by these authorities to act aggravates South Africa’s attempts to exit the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey

Analysts expects Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana to promote fiscal discipline and controlled spending in his Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement

By Kouthar Sambo Analysts expect Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana to promote fiscal discipline and controlled spending in his Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement, which was delivered on Wednesday. Some concerns are mounting, and are linked to budget risks linked to the May elections, leading to cautious optimism about the Government of

Economists says government must tackle municipal debt to boast economic growth

Economists believe that government debt is alarmingly high and rising faster than economic growth. Speaking on VOC Breakfast, Economists Ulrich Joubert said the minster’s speech tackled top priorities such as the economic outlook, taxation, job creation, and the energy crisis. “The speech was both positive and negative. We saw that

Budget speech brings infrastructure funding, but no relief for teacher salaries

On Wednesday, (30 October) Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana tabled the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS), revealing that no additional funding would be allocated to provincial education departments. Minister Godongwana attributed staffing challenges in frontline services to provincial mismanagement, arguing that provinces failed to allocate funds for the wage bill as

Minister Enoch Godongwana delivers 2024 MTBPS amid public dismay

By Vusuthando Percyvil Dube Presenting the 2024 Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) on Wednesday, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana emphasized a cautious approach as South Africa struggles with a weak economy and growing public discontent over the funding of social services. The declaration was made in the midst of demonstrations called

Finance Minister reports progress in Eskom debt relief for municipalities

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana announced progress on Eskom debt relief plan, with 70 municipalities approved and compliance improving from 55% to 76% since March, supported by National Treasury and provincial finance teams. Addressing parliament on Wednesday Godongwana called on government departments to pay their dues to help municipalities continue services

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