Category: BUSINESS
Godongwana increases fuel levy for first time in three years – SABC News
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has proposed a revised National Budget that abandons the VAT hike and introduces new tax proposals generating R18 billion in additional revenue in 2025/26, and R19
Read MoreInflation drops to 2.7% as Rand shows resilience before Budget – SABC News
The Rand held firm against the US dollar ahead of the budget speech this afternoon, a pivotal day for the South African economy. This is according to Statistics South Africa’s
Read MoreMashatile unveils R940bn infrastructure plan, eyes French partnership – SABC News
Deputy President Paul Mashatile says the government plans to spend R940 billion on infrastructure investments over the next three years. He says South Africa wants to collaborate with France by
Read MoreParties call for pro-poor budget, reject tax hikes – SABC News
The Democratic Alliance (DA) says it wants Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana to provide a comprehensive spending plan when tabling the 2025 National Budget for the third time on Wednesday. The
Read MoreSA Harvest adopts digital tools to improve food security – SABC News
Food rescue organisation SA Harvest is adopting digital tools and smart logistics to strengthen its efforts to combat food waste and hunger across South Africa. The organisation has expanded its
Read MoreKZN graduates look to Godongwana’s budget speech for jobs hope – SABC News
Unemployed graduates in KwaZulu-Natal are pinning their hopes on the budget speech that Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana will deliver on Wednesday. The country is currently experiencing high unemployment and slow
Read MoreImporters race to turn US warehouses into tariff-free zones – SABC News
Companies importing goods into the United States from China are rushing to convert warehouses into facilities that are exempt from President Donald Trump’s tariffs until they are ready to sell
Read MoreTrump’s tariffs have technically nullified AGOA: Lamola – SABC News
International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola says the US President Donald Trump has nullified AGOA benefits by imposing tariffs against South Africa and other countries. He says the meeting
Read MoreSpaza shop owners in Jhb urged to check status of applications – SABC News
Spaza shop owners and operators in Johannesburg who applied to operate on their property are urged to come and check the status of their applications. The City of Johannesburg’s Development
Read MoreAnalysts expect Budget to be passed this time around – SABC News
Analysts expect that South Africa’s National Budget will be passed following significant consultation among parties within the Government of National Unity (GNU). This as Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana prepares to
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