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Accelerate economic reforms to drive investment, create jobs – DA urges Godongwana 
By: Thabi Shomolekae 17th February 2025 The Democratic Alliance (DA) said on Monday it expects Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana, to focus his Budget on accelerating economic reforms that... →
DA outlines expectations ahead of Minister Godongwana’s 2025 Budget Speech
17th February 2025 "The DA strongly opposes any tax increases and does not support increases to personal income tax, corporate income tax and value added tax." The... →
IMF says South Africa needs to reduce debt for faster growth
By: Bloomberg 17th February 2025 South Africa must take bold steps to ease a suffocating debt burden and boost economic growth, said the International Monetary Fund. “What we are... →
Budget 25/26: Cape Town calls for more affordable housing funding for cities
17th February 2025 Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis says the City can accelerate thousands of planned affordable rental apartments in well-located areas if the... →
Budget 2025/26: Narrow down priorities and make hard spending choices
17th February 2025 In a sea of competing needs, with little wriggle room due to lethargic economic growth, the State can either continue spreading its resources so... →
ActionSA Rejects Any Tax Increase – Citizens Should Not Pay for State Corruption and Incompetence
17th February 2025 ActionSA firmly opposes any tax increases in this year’s Budget Speech unless accompanied by deep cuts to government luxuries, including Cabinet... →
SA: Thembi Simelane: Address by Minister of Human Settlements, Debate on State of the Nation Address (12/02/2025)
14th February 2025 The President’s speech was indeed a progress report, detailing real achievements, challenges and the government’s priorities for the year ahead. It... →
SA: Cyril Ramaphosa: Address by South Africa's President, Reply to the debate on the State of The Nation Address, Cape Town City Hall (13/02/2025)
14th February 2025 This debate illustrated the dangers of retreating to corners, isolating ourselves in ideological, cultural, racial and linguistic enclaves and... →