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Economists recognise Budget’s balancing act efforts, laud increased Sars funding to boost capacity
By: Marleny Arnoldi 13th March 2025 Economists have widely recognised the efforts of Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana in the Budget tabled on March 12 to balance fiscal... →
Lessons from Kenya’s bold but poorly executed visa-free policy
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 13th March 2025 Kenya’s experience can help countries balance practical realities with Africa’s goal of open borders and regional connections. In January 2024,... →
SA: Enoch Godongwana: Address by Finance Minister: 2025 Budget Speech, Parliament, Cape Town (12/03/2025)
13th March 2025 The delay has stimulated an unprecedented level of public debate about the difficult policy trade-offs we, as a nation, face. A vital debate about... →
South African National Budget Speech Highlights
13th March 2025 The 2025 budget proposals are out at last! The good news is that VAT is not going all the way up to 17% (yet), but individuals will feel the fiscal... →
Research is a critical part of budget planning
13th March 2025 Budgets are essential for operating at peak efficiency. As we step into 2025, businesses and governments face an ever-evolving economic landscape.... →
No More Headroom: 2025 Budget Speech is Bad News for Taxpayers
12th March 2025 The unexpected postponement of the annual Budget Speech last month sent shockwaves through South Africa, unsettling market sentiment. Now, the... →
2025 Budget 2.0: The VAT increase is dead, long live the VAT increase
12th March 2025 The shocks, surprises and shortfalls in the initial Budget that never saw the light of day on 19 February, made way for a reworked National Budget... →
Lower VAT hikes in delayed Budget not enough to secure full GNU backing 
By: Terence Creamer 12th March 2025 Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana tabled his delayed Budget on Wednesday that included lower, yet still controversial, increases to the value-added... →
