Ramaphosa warns further fuel-price relief could mean diverting funds from other programmes. Government previously spent R24bn; a proposed R10bn is under debate.
US budget deficit jumped 12% to nearly $2 trillion (R32.9tn) in fiscal 2026 as rising interest costs and tariff refunds pushed spending well above revenue.
The Citizen reports R2.46bn for VIP protection versus R1.614bn for Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences policing a gap of about R846m.
NPA head Andy Mothibi says a draft amendment to the NPA Act could be ready by November to give the authority greater financial and operational independence.
Angie Motshekga warns the Defence Department faces a projected R3.3 billion over-expenditure on employee compensation, after overspending of about R3 billion.
Tshwane denies a R2bn unfunded salary liability, saying the R15bn personnel request was pared to an approved R13bn allocation after budget scrutiny.
Simple spring‑cleaning hacks using household itemsturn old clothes into rags, make a vinegar window cleaner, steam your oven, and freshen a microwave with lemon.
According to The South African, a R28 500g bag of lentils can feed pensioners for a week, cooks in 30 minutes and fills an 8‑litre pot...
Meat prices rose 5.1% year‑on‑year. Tips on cheaper cuts, shopping at butcheries and a supermarket price guide for pensioners, according to The South African.
Budget-friendly activities in Johannesburg for students: museums, markets, parks, affordable eats and low-cost attractions recommended by What's On In Joburg.