| Date | Title | Description |
| 18.06.2025 | National Treasury on third quarter local government Section 71 report | National Treasury has published a report on local government revenue and expenditure for the third quarter of the 2024/25 financial year. This report covers the performance against the adopted budgets of local government for the third quart... |
| 29.05.2025 | Minister Enoch Godongwana congratulates three newly appointed Deputy Directors-General At National Treasury | The Minister of Finance, Mr Enoch Godongwana, extends his congratulations to three newly appointed Deputy Directors-General (DDGs) in the Department of National Treasury: Ms Ulrike Britton, Ms Ogalaletseng Gaarekwe, and Mr Christopher Axels... |
| 22.05.2025 | South Africa's Budget: A Dual Focus on Education and Revenue Collection | In the intricate dance of fiscal policy, South Africa's 2025/2026 budget reveals two key players: education and revenue collection. Each is vital, yet they operate in distinct arenas. One aims to uplift the future through education, while t... |
| 21.05.2025 | Big boost for science, maths education in schools | Finance minister Enoch Godongwana. Image: GCIS
The department of basic education’s maths, science and technology grant has not only survived the axe, it has been allocated a 20% year-over-year boost in finance minister Enoch Godongwana’s un... |
| 19.05.2025 | Treasury on rating action of S&P Global Ratings (S&P) | Government notes S&P’s decision to affirm South Africa’s long-term foreign and local currency debt ratings at ‘BB-’ and ‘BB’, respectively, and maintain the positive outlook.
According to S&P, the ratings on South Africa benefit fro... |
| 29.04.2025 | Minister Enoch Godongwana consents to order suspending decision to increase VAT to 15,5% | Today the Minister of Finance Mr Enoch Godongwana agreed to a court order suspending his decision of 12 March 2025 to increase the VAT rate by 0.5 percentage points.
The Minister of Finance and main respondents in the matter, the Democratic... |
| 25.04.2025 | Treasury on conclusion of second meeting of G20 finance ministers and central bank governors | The Second Meeting of the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors (FMCBG) took place on 23 and 24 April 2025 on the sidelines of the IMF and World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington, DC.
The National Treasury and the South African ... |
| 16.04.2025 | Post Office crisis deepens as bailout remains elusive and parliament grows impatient | Anoosh Rooplal and Juanita Damons, the business rescue practitioners for the Post Office, have blamed a scheduling conflict for missing an important Tuesday meeting with MPs.
They had been expected to address the national council of provinc... |
| 02.04.2025 | Treasury gives update on government spending pending enactment of 2025/26 Appropriation Act | The postponement of the 2025 Budget tabling, and the ongoing Parliamentary process, have elicited various comments and views about the near-term outlook for government finances and operations.
This media statement aims to inform stakeholder... |
| 19.03.2025 | South Africa's Budget Tug-of-War: A Coalition on the Brink | In the heart of South Africa, a political storm brews. The nation’s two largest parties, the African National Congress (ANC) and the Democratic Alliance (DA), are locked in a fierce negotiation over the national budget. This isn’t just a fi... |
| 18.03.2025 | ANC, DA seek budget compromise by April | Cyril Ramaphosa/GCIS
South Africa’s two biggest political parties are holding a series of talks to resolve an impasse over the national budget that poses the biggest threat yet to the stability of the coalition government.
Negotiating teams... |
| 13.03.2025 | South Africa reduces Eskom debt relief package | South Africa said on Wednesday that it would reduce its debt relief package for state-owned power utility Eskom by a further R20-billion and would give some of its support in loans rather than taking on the company’s debt.
“Eskom is now in ... |
| 12.03.2025 | Sars gets R3-billion for digital upgrades | National treasury has allocated R3-billion to the South African Revenue Service for “modernisation” efforts that it hopes will improve revenue collection.
In the budget speech on Wednesday, finance minister Enoch Godongwana said Sars will r... |
| 11.03.2025 | Bridging the Divide: South Africa's Digital Landscape and Economic Challenges | In South Africa, the digital divide is a chasm filled with contradictions. On one side, we have mobile network operators (MNOs) touting impressive coverage statistics. On the other, the reality is stark. Connectivity is not just about infra... |
| 08.03.2025 | Cabinet is said to back 0.5 percentage point VAT hike | South Africa’s cabinet will back a VAT increase in exchange for a commitment from national treasury to review spending and fast-track economic growth, according to people familiar with the discussions.
Treasury is likely to opt for a smalle... |
| 26.02.2025 | Post Office gets emergency short-term bailout | National treasury has come to the rescue of the South African Post Office by approving a R150-million “virement”, which the department of communications & digital technologies said will “assist in addressing immediate financial pressure... |
| 18.02.2025 | South Africa's Public Sector: A Tipping Point for Change | South Africa stands at a crossroads. The government is tightening its belt, and the public sector is feeling the squeeze. The latest move? An early retirement offer for civil servants. This initiative aims to trim the public sector wage bil... |
| 18.02.2025 | Moves afoot to cut size of public sector | Government has drafted an early retirement offer for civil servants, part of an effort to reduce South Africa’s public sector wage bill, according to people familiar with the matter.
State workers aged between 55 and 60 could be offered two... |
| 12.02.2025 | Big overhaul of government procurement rules | Business Leadership South Africa CEO Busi Mavuso
South Africa has enacted changes to its public finance laws that will reduce the red tape for projects valued at less than R2-billion where the government partners with private businesses.
Th... |
| 11.02.2025 | Ramaphosa’s digital dreams to butt heads with fiscal reality? | Finance minister Enoch Godongwana. Image: GCIS
In his state of the nation address (Sona) last week, Cyril Ramaphosa paid the most attention to the subject technology of any Sona he has delivered as president when he promised a sweeping set ... |
| 31.01.2025 | Treasury on International Monetary Fund (IMF) Article IV Staff Report on South Africa following consultation | The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Article IV Staff Report on South Africa following the 2024 consultation
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) today published the outcome of its Article IV Consultation with South Africa, which was held... |
| 29.01.2025 | Treasury opens registration for 2025 budget lock-ups | Online registration for the 2025 Budget lock-ups are now open.
Lock-ups provide economists and journalists with an exclusive opportunity to access Budget documents before they are released to the public. The embargo on the documents will be... |
| 16.01.2025 | Treasury on meetings and media interviews during close-out period | The National Treasury hereby announces that no investor meetings and/or media interviews will be conducted during the close-out period, in line with the National Treasury’s investor engagement strategy.
The close-out period will commence on... |
| 13.01.2025 | Eskom’s next crisis, and why resolving it will be require ‘tough trade-offs’ | A turnaround in Eskom’s finances has won praise from investors but they are keeping their eyes on one issue — the company’s struggle to recoup some R95-billion in unpaid electricity bills from cities and towns across the country.
It’s a deb... |
| 07.01.2025 | Municipal debt mountain threatens Eskom restructuring | Eskom chairman Mteto Nyati
Billions of rand that South African municipalities owe Eskom are hindering the state-owned power utility’s plan to restructure and separate its distribution unit, according to chairman Mteto Nyati.
South Africa’s ... |
| 19.12.2024 | National Treasury invites public comments for publication of the draft general laws (Anti-Money Laundering and Combating Terrorism Financing) Amendment Bill | Publication of the draft general laws (Anti-Money Laundering and Combating Terrorism Financing) Amendment Bill, 2024 for public comment
National Treasury has published for public comment, as conveyed in Government Notice No. 5683 in Governm... |
| 06.12.2024 | Government Communication on collection of media accreditation for Sherpas, Finance and Central Bank Deputies' meetings | Collection of media accreditation for the Sherpas, Finance and Central Bank Deputies' meetings
As President of the G20, South Africa will host the Sherpas, Finance and Central Bank Deputies' meetings at Investec in Sandton, Johannesburg, fr... |
| 06.12.2024 | Minister Enoch Godongwana congratulates Ms Mmakgoshi Lekhethe n her appointment as Chief Executive Officer of Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) | Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana congratulates Asset and Liability Management (ALM) DDG Ms Mmakgoshi Lekhethe on her appointment as Chief Executive Officer of the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC)
The Minister of Finance, Mr Enoc... |
| 04.12.2024 | National Treasury on extension of deadline for public comments in respect of Taxation of alcoholic beverages discussion paper | The National Treasury published a discussion paper titled “Taxation of alcoholic beverages”, together with two other discussion papers, namely, “The tax treatment of collective investment schemes” and “Phase two of the carbon tax” on 13 Nov... |
| 03.12.2024 | National Treasury on extension of public comments on “taxation of alcoholic beverages” discussion paper | Extension of deadline for public comments in respect of the “taxation of alcoholic beverages” discussion paper
The National Treasury published a discussion paper titled “Taxation of alcoholic beverages”, together with two other discussion p... |
| 03.12.2024 | South Africa and Germany strengthen development cooperation with EUR276.5 million commitment | South Africa and Germany strengthen development cooperation with EUR276.5 million commitment
The 2024 Intergovernmental Negotiations on South African-German Development Cooperation were held from 25-27 November 2024 in Berlin, Germany. Germ... |
| 27.11.2024 | Treasury on International Monetary Fund concluding statement | An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team visited South Africa from 11-25 November 2024 to hold meetings with economic authorities and other counterparts from the public and private sectors for the 2024 Article IV annual consultation. Discu... |
| 18.11.2024 | Treasury’s response to rating action of S&P global ratings | Government notes and welcomes S&P’s decision to revise South Africa’s outlook to positive from stable and affirm the sovereign’s long-term foreign and local currency debt ratings at ‘BB-’ and ‘BB’, respectively.
According to S&P, th... |
| 18.11.2024 | DIRCO, Treasury and GCIS conduct media workshop on South Africa’s G20 Presidency, 26 Nov | The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO), the National Treasury (NT), and the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS), invite journalists to a media workshop on South Africa’s upcoming Presidency of t... |
| 29.10.2024 | Minister Enoch Godongwana addresses RMB-Sunday Times post Medium Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) dialogue, 31 Oct | The Minister of Finance, Mr Enoch Godongwana, will deliver a keynote address at the RMB- Sunday Times post Medium Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) dialogue called Think Budget. The Minister will unpack the 2024 MTBPS which he will have ... |
| 25.10.2024 | Rand could be headed higher if policy reforms stick | Reserve Bank governor Lesetja Kganyago
The rand has further room to strengthen if government pushes ahead with reforms and prudent policies, said South African Reserve Bank governor Lesetja Kganyago.
The currency has been a top emerging mar... |
| 16.10.2024 | The extraordinary cost of bailing out South Africa’s SOEs | Bailouts for cash-strapped South Africa’s state-owned enterprises have cost taxpayers R456.5-billion over the past nine financial years, and the bill is set to rise to R520.6-billion rand by the end of March next year, according to national... |
| 14.10.2024 | Treasury on Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement venue confirmation | The Minister of Finance, Mr Enoch Godongwana, is scheduled to table the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) in Parliament sitting at the Nieuwmeester Marquee on Wednesday, 30 October 2024 at 14h00.
Online registration for the 2024 M... |
| 04.10.2024 | Minister Enoch Godongwana tables Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement, 30 Oct | Medium-term Budget Policy Statement date confirmation
The Minister of Finance, Mr Enoch Godongwana, will table the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) in Parliament on Wednesday, 30 October 2024 at 14h00.
The MTBPS sets government p... |
| 04.10.2024 | National Treasury invites media to consultative engagement on 2024 Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS), 8 Oct | 2024 Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) consultative engagement with media
The National Treasury Chief Directorate Communications Services invites journalists interested in attending the 2024 Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MT... |
| 28.08.2024 | South Africa's Energy Crossroads: The Path to a Sustainable Future | South Africa stands at a critical juncture in its energy landscape. The nation grapples with the dual challenge of transitioning from coal dependency while ensuring reliable electricity access for all. The stakes are high, and the solutions... |
| 26.08.2024 | SA seeks R319-billion to fix municipal power grids | Energy minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa
The presidency said it plans to set up a body to oversee raising R319-billion that it estimates it needs to repair and upgrade the country’s municipal power grids.
The Just Energy Transition Municipal F... |
| 13.08.2024 | National Treasury invites media to Ninth Annual Meeting of New Development Bank | National Treasury and the New Development Bank (NDB) cordially invite media representatives to attend and cover the Ninth Annual Meeting of the NDB. The event will take place at the Cape Town International Convention Centre in Cape Town (CT... |
| 09.08.2024 | Города ЮАР задолжали водоканалам $1,2 млрд: страна перестает быть стабильной | 15 водоканалам ЮАР задолжали муниципалитеты 21,3 млрд рандов ($1,2 млрд), и долг угрожает их финансовой жизнеспособности, сообщает Business Day со ссылкой на министра водоснабжения и санитарии Пемми Майодина.
По словам источника, неплатежи ... |
| 01.08.2024 | LATEST: SASSA Older Person grants for August 2024 | Everything you need to know about SASSA Older Person grants for August 2024. Image: File
We have good news to report regarding SASSA Older Person grants for August 2024. But before we get to that, we’ll run through all the eligibility requi... |
| 01.08.2024 | South Africa turnaround needs real economic reforms | The optimism that followed the formation of South Africa’s new governing alliance has lowered the country’s funding costs, but an improved fiscal position and stronger economic growth is needed to sustain the positive sentiment, according t... |
| 30.07.2024 | Fund members urged to seek financial advice regarding early pension fund withdrawals | National Treasury has urged fund members to seek financial advice to consider the implications for early pension fund withdrawals. Image: File
With President Cyril Ramaphosa signing into law the Pension Funds Amendment Act (31 of 2024), Nat... |
| 27.07.2024 | South Africa's New Dawn: Navigating Challenges in a Government of National Unity | South Africa stands at a crossroads. The recent elections ushered in a Government of National Unity (GNU), a response to years of discontent. Voters, weary of rolling blackouts and economic stagnation, turned away from the African National ... |
| 27.07.2024 | 330-billion reasons to smile for SASSA grant beneficiaries | Good news for SASSA grant beneficiaries as new 2024 Appropriation Bill clears the way for increased support. Image: File
SASSA grant beneficiaries have received a R50 billion shot in the arm courtesy of the National Treasury. The South Afri... |
| 26.07.2024 | The Two-Pot Retirement Scheme: A Double-Edged Sword for South Africans**
** | ** The landscape of retirement savings in South Africa is shifting. The introduction of the two-pot retirement scheme on September 1, 2024, promises flexibility. But it also raises serious concerns. Financial experts are sounding alarms. Ne... |
| 25.07.2024 | Organised business wants meaningful reforms from GNU | South Africa’s new multi-party administration must prioritise reviving state-run port, water and power networks and work to automate processes to attract investment and boost lagging growth, Business Leadership South Africa CEO Busisiwe Mav... |
| 24.07.2024 | WARNING over early withdrawal from South Africa’s two-pot retirement | Financial experts warn that early withdrawal from South Africa’s two-pot retirement scheme could be catastrophic for those without sufficient retirement savings. Image: File/Fotor
Financial experts are concerned about early withdrawal from ... |
| 15.07.2024 | Emerging markets must embrace renewables: Ramaphosa | President Cyril Ramaphosa
President Cyril Ramaphosa has warned other developing nations that future carbon taxes proposed by rich countries will damage their economies unless they act swiftly to ditch fossil fuels in favour of green energy.... |
| 13.07.2024 | South African census mess | The 2022 South African census set an undesirable record: it is the census with the highest undercount among those where the undercount is measured and reported by the United Nations Population Division. The reported undercount of 31% is som... |
| 10.07.2024 | South African provincial government is terrible at paying its bills | South African provincial government has a measurably bad track record at paying bills on time. Image: File
Mzansi’s new GNU dawn is being put to the test early on as the South African provincial government grapples with a spiralling debt bu... |
| 05.07.2024 | 20% of YOUR taxes pay for government debt, not public services | Government is using taxes for debt crisis. Images by Freepik
Of all the tax collected in South Africa, the government allocates 20% towards interest payments on its R5.2 trillion debt. As debt-servicing costs rise, there is less money avail... |
| 02.07.2024 | Late payments: Treasury exposes Gauteng department that’s crippling service providers | National Treasury building in Tshwane. Image: GovernmentZA
National Treasury has released a report that shows national and provincial departments are still not paying services providers and suppliers within the stipulated 30-day period, wit... |
| 06.06.2024 | Minister Enoch Godongwana gazettes notice of maximum fines for registered auditors guilty of improper conduct | The Minister of Finance today gazetted the latest notice of maximum fines for registered auditors found guilty of improper conduct. This followed the publication of a notice for public comment, in January 2024, proposing the withdrawal of t... |
| 30.05.2024 | Treasury and Financial Sector Conduct Authority(FSCA) on Demarcation Regulations: 2024 escalation of policy benefits | Demarcation Regulations: 2024 escalation of policy benefits
The Minister of Finance has granted approval for the publication of the 2024 annual Policy Benefit Escalations with regards to Demarcation Regulations (Regulations) regulated under... |
| 15.05.2024 | WATCH: Cyril Ramaphosa signs National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill into law | President Cyril Ramaphosa will sign the NHI Bill into law on Wednesday, 15 May. Image: Pixabay.
President Cyril Ramaphosa on Wednesday signed the controversial National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill into law at the Union Buildings in Pretoria... |
| 11.04.2024 | Eskom's Load Shedding Protocols Approved: What Stage 16 Means | The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) has approved guidelines for implementing load shedding up to Stage 16. Here's what you need to know about the changes and potential implications.
Eskom's load shedding protocols have bee... |
| 10.04.2024 | Yes, you still have to pay your legacy e-tolls bill | Transport minister Sindisiwe Chikunga
E-toll fees will no longer be collected on Gauteng highways as of 12 April. But this does not mean that customers owing Sanral for historic e-tolls they incurred are off the hook.
This is according to a... |
| 07.04.2024 | Social Grants: A Political Chess Game | The battle for social grants intensifies as the 2024 General Election looms. President Cyril Ramaphosa's hint at the possible disappearance of social grants if the ANC is not reelected sparks controversy. The recent increase in SRD grants a... |
| 07.04.2024 | SASSA Grants: A Lifeline for Many | SASSA grants provide much-needed relief for South Africans. Find out the latest updates on the upcoming grants and how they are making a difference in people's lives.
SASSA grants are a beacon of hope for many South Africans, offering finan... |
| 07.04.2024 | SASSA payment dates for MAY: Here’s when you can collect your grants | Here’s when you can collect your grants in MAY. Images: Stock/Canva/SASSA
SASSA has released payment dates for various grant categories, including old age, disability, and children’s grants for MAY 2024 and you can collect your grants from ... |
| 07.04.2024 | Here is what Stage 16 load shedding would likely mean | What would Stage 16 load shedding likely mean? Images: Stock/Canva
Guidelines for implementing load shedding up to Stage 16 have been approved by the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa).
The Eskom System Operator is responsibl... |
| 07.04.2024 | CONFIRMED: All SASSA payment dates for 2024 | Here is everything you need to know about the 2024 SASSA dates. Images: SASSA/Stock/Canva
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) released ALL the payment dates for this year.
An increase of R100 to the old age, war veterans, disab... |
| 05.04.2024 | April children’s SASSA grants can be collected TODAY | The children’s SASSA grant payments can be collected TODAY. Images: Stock/Canva/SASSA
The great news is that you can collect your SASSA children’s grants today. Here are all the dates and more information on the increases.
WHAT IS THE LATES... |
| 04.04.2024 | April disability SASSA grants can be collected TODAY | April disability SASSA grant payments can be collected TODAY. Images: Stock/Canva/X/SASSA
The long-awaited increase for the social grants will be reflected in the April SASSA payments.
To keep pace with inflation and improve access, authori... |
| 28.03.2024 | E-tolls scrapped – the gantries are coming down | Government has officially scrapped e-tolls, according to a proclamation in the Government Gazette published on Thursday.
The gazette, signed by transport minister Sindisiwe Chikunga, scraps e-toll gantries on Gauteng highways – and the much... |
| 26.03.2024 | April SASSA grants can be collected from next week | Here is when you can collect your SASSA grants in April. Images: Stock/Canva/X/SASSA
The long-awaited increase for the social grants will be reflected in the April SASSA payments.
To keep pace with inflation and improve access, authorities ... |
| 25.03.2024 | Government Debt to Municipalities and SAPS Leadership: A Closer Look | The government owes municipalities a staggering R22 billion, while the top brass of the South African Police Service (SAPS) are highlighted. Government Debt to Municipalities:
- Government departments and public entities owe municipalities ... |
| 20.03.2024 | Government departments owe municipalities a staggering R22 billion in rates and services | Godongwana says government departments owe municipalities. Image: @ParliamentofRSA
As of December 2023, government departments and public entities owe municipalities a significant R22 billion.
Godongwana said National Treasury has urged mun... |
| 18.03.2024 | Treasury on Local Government Revenue and Expenditure: Second Quarter Local Government | Local Government Revenue and Expenditure: Second Quarter Local Government Section 71 Report For The Period: 1 July 2023 – 31 December 2023
National Treasury has released the local government revenue and expenditure report for the second qua... |
| 14.03.2024 | COVID-19 SRD payment dates for March 2024 | Here is when you can collect your COVID-19 SRD grants in March. Images: Stock/Canva/X/SASSA
SASSA has released March payment dates for the COVID-19 Social Relief of Distress Grant (SRD Grant).
An increase of R100 to the old age, war veteran... |
| 08.03.2024 | SASSA payment dates for APRIL: Here’s when you can collect your grants | SASSA payment dates for APRIL: Here’s when you can collect your grants Images: Stock/Canva/SASSA
SASSA has released payment dates for various grant categories, including old age, disability, and children’s grants for APRIL 2024 and you can ... |
| 07.03.2024 | March children’s SASSA grant payments can be collected TODAY | March children’s SASSA grant payments can be collected TODAY Images: Stock/Canva/SASSA
The March children’s SASSA grant payments can be collected from TODAY.
THE SRD GRANT WILL BE IMPROVED BY APRIL
“We are sensitive to the increase in the c... |
| 06.03.2024 | ‘Strutting like a peacock,’ Mbalula says of Nhleko’s resignation | ANC secretary-general Fikile says former police minister Nathi Nhleko misled the public about the Nkandla fire pool. Image: SABC News
ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula calls former Minister of Police Nathi Nhleko’s resignation from the A... |
| 06.03.2024 | March disability SASSA grant payments can be collected TODAY | March disability SASSA grant payments can be collected TODAY Images: Stock/Canva/X/SASSA
The March disability SASSA grant payments can be collected from TODAY.
THE SRD GRANT WILL BE IMPROVED BY APRIL
“We are sensitive to the increase in the... |
| 05.03.2024 | South Africa narrowly misses a technical recession | South Africa’s economy escaped a technical recession in the fourth quarter as fewer rotational power cuts helped energy-intensive industries including mining and manufacturing rebound.
GDP expanded 0.1% in the three months to end-December, ... |
| 05.03.2024 | March older persons SASSA grant payment can be collected TODAY | March older persons SASSA grant payment can be collected TODAY Images: Stock/Canva/SASSA
The March older persons SASSA grant payments can be collected from TODAY.
THE SRD GRANT WILL BE IMPROVED BY APRIL
“We are sensitive to the increase in ... |
| 05.03.2024 | REMINDER: March SASSA grant payment can be collected TODAY | REMINDER: March SASSA grant payment can be collected TODAY Images: Stock/SASSA/X/Canva
Here is your REMINDER that March SASSA grant payments can be collected from TODAY.
THE SRD GRANT WILL BE IMPROVED BY APRIL
“We are sensitive to the incre... |
| 03.03.2024 | March SASSA grant payment can be collected from this week | March SASSA grant payment can be collected from this week Images: X/SASSA/ Stock/Canva
SASSA has released payment dates for various grant categories, including old age, disability, and children’s grants for MARCH 2024 and you can collect yo... |
| 03.03.2024 | Comparing government wages vs grants in South Africa | There’s a clear winner and loser when you compare government wages vs grants in South Africa. Image: File
In the latest comparison between government wages vs grants in South Africa, the glaring discrepancy between social relief and public-... |
| 02.03.2024 | 2024 SASSA grant payment dates – Everything you need to know | 2024 SASSA grant payment dates – Everything you need to know Images: SASSA/Stock/Canva
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) released the payment schedule for the 2024/25 financial year.
SASSA March grants can be collected on the... |
| 02.03.2024 | HIGHER load shedding or face power station COLLAPSE | HIGHER load shedding or face power station COLLAPSE Images: Stock/Canva
In a 600-page report commissioned by the National Treasury, critical issues affecting the performance of the country’s power stations have been highlighted.
THEY VISITE... |
| 02.03.2024 | Eskom independent assessment report makes damning findings | An independent assessment of Eskom says it’s ‘dysfunctional and too complexd’. Image: SABC News
An independent assessment of Eskom’s coal-fired power stations has uncovered damning findings showing that despite Eskom’s maintenance budget, i... |
| 29.02.2024 | March SASSA grant payment can be collected from next week | March SASSA grant payment can be collected from next week Images: X/SASSA/Stock/Canva
SASSA has released payment dates for various grant categories, including old age, disability, and children’s grants for MARCH 2024 and you can collect you... |
| 25.02.2024 | REMINDER: Here are the March SASSA grant payment dates | REMINDER: Here are the March SASSA grant payment dates Image: File/Fotor
Here’s a reminder of when you can collect your social grants for MARCH 2024.
HERE ARE THE NEW SASSA SOCIAL GRANTS PAYMENT DATES
Older Persons or Pensioners Grants: Tue... |
| 23.02.2024 | Got a promotion? WHY income tax brackets in 2024 are ‘creeping’ | Income tax brackets in 2024 are on the ‘creep’. Here’s what you need to know. Image: File
The 2024 budget speech from Finance Minister, Enoch Godongwana, has had an adverse impact on income tax brackets in 2024. Essentially, employees who g... |
| 22.02.2024 | South Africa: Today’s latest news and headlines, Thursday,22 February 2024 | South Africa: Today’s latest news and headlines, Thursday,22 February 2024 Images: Stock/Canva/Gov.za
We’ve got all the latest news stories and headlines in South Africa you really need to know on Thursday, 22 February 2024.
Godongwana deli... |
| 22.02.2024 | REMINDER: March SASSA grants payment dates | REMINDER: March SASSA payment dates. Images: X/SASSA/Stock/Canva
SASSA has released payment dates for various grant categories, including old age, disability, and children’s grants.
HERE ARE THE NEW SASSA SOCIAL GRANTS PAYMENT DATES
Older P... |
| 21.02.2024 | Godongwana budgets R1.4 billion for disaster recovery grant | In one of the more important announcements made in the recent Budget Speech, here’s how government’s new retirement reforms will work. Image: SABC News
The majority of fifty-one percent of the R2.8 trillion total budget for non-interest exp... |
| 21.02.2024 | Budget Speech: Godongwana gives R848 billion for health services | Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has allocated R848 billion for health services. Image: SABC News
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana says R848 billion has been allocated for health services over the Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF),... |
| 21.02.2024 | Alcohol, vape and smoking tax INCREASES for South Africa | Alcohol, vape and smoking tax INCREASES for South Africa Images: Stock/Canva/Gov.za
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana delivered his much-anticipated budget speech on Wednesday afternoon.
Godongwana delivered his 2024 Budget Speech to Parlia... |
| 21.02.2024 | CONFIRMED: Here are the official SASSA grants INCREASES | CONFIRMED: Here are the official SASSA INCREASES Images: Stock/Gov.za
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana confirmed Wednesday that the permanent SASSA grants will be INCREASED.
“For the extension of the grant beyond March 2025, the social sec... |
| 20.02.2024 | National Health Insurance in South Africa will cost you R1 500 p/m | If National Health Insurance in South Africa goes ahead, expect to pay R1 500 per month. Image: File
The controversial introduction of National Health Insurance in South Africa could very well go ahead tomorrow (21 February) in the National... |
| 19.02.2024 | SEVEN ways to manage your MONEY like a boss in South Africa | Seven ways to manage your money like a boss in South Africa in 2024. Image: File/Fotor
Best you manage your money well, because this Wednesday (21 February 2024) is red-letter day for South Africans. It is the day of the National Treasury’s... |
| 23.01.2024 | Have your say! Submit your views on the 2024 National Budget | Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana. Image: Flickr.
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has called on South Africans to share their suggestions on the 2024 National Budget.
Citizens are encouraged to keep contributions concise and to the point.... |
| 09.01.2024 | SARS publishes Tax Statistics for 2023: R2.07 trillion collected | National Treasury and the South African Revenue Service (SARS) have jointly published the 16th annual edition of the Tax Statistics. Photo: Wikimedia Commons
National Treasury and the South African Revenue Service (SARS) have jointly publis... |