For nearly two decades, the story of South Africa’s sovereign credit rating has been one of steady decline. A long slide that began in 2017 saw...
South Africa’s national finances have hit a critical juncture. After 15 years of missed targets and fiscal slippage, the country’s debt burden has ballooned to a...
South Africa’s Debt Mountain Casts a Long Shadow Ahead of Mini-Budget South Africans are bracing for another test of the country’s financial resilience as Finance Minister...
The ANC is once again stirring debate over South Africa’s economic future, this time by proposing to broaden the South African Reserve Bank’s mandate to include...
R48.9 Billion Primary Surplus Signals a Turning Point for the Nation’s Finances South Africa has just delivered its first back-to-back primary budget surplus in over a...
South Africa is heading toward a fiscal cliff, and the numbers paint a sobering picture. To stabilise its ballooning debt burden—currently approaching 80% of GDP—South Africa...
South Africa’s financial markets have finally found a moment to exhale. After months of political wrangling and economic uncertainty, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has announced that...
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has firmly rejected calls for his resignation following the government’s decision to reverse a proposed increase in value-added tax (VAT). Despite widespread...
The 2025 Budget Speech, delivered by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana, has introduced significant fiscal measures aimed at addressing South Africa’s economic challenges. Among the most debated...
The South African government is under fire for its financial mismanagement, with economist Dawie Roodt revealing that it destroys approximately R192 billion annually by borrowing long-term...