Parliament pushes back against Treasury’s cost-cutting as rural communities are left behind For millions of South Africans who rely on social grants to survive, a new...
Financial authorities hail a fast turnaround, but eyes now turn to the crucial on-site review South Africa is on the verge of reclaiming its financial credibility....
It’s been more than two decades since South Africa first floated the idea of a Basic Income Grant, yet 2025 finds the proposal still caught in...
South Africans may want to hold onto their wallets a little tighter. The National Treasury has signaled that more tax hikes are likely on the horizon,...
South Africa could be heading toward a new era of lower inflation and interest rates—one that may unlock long-term economic growth. This was the message from...
The South African government, the country’s largest employer with more than 1.3 million public servants on its payroll, is battling a massive internal crisis: ghost workers—fictitious...
Have you seen a WhatsApp message or Facebook post claiming that South Africa is raising the retirement age to 65 for everyone starting 30 May 2025?...
South Africa’s government is confronting a significant financial challenge as the public sector wage bill continues to grow rapidly. This year alone, public servants are set...
Enoch Godongwana’s Budget 2025/26 briefing to Parliament got off to a rough start as tensions erupted over his decision to participate virtually. The meeting, which was...
South Africa could be heading into a serious fiscal crisis if it doesn’t change direction — fast. That’s the stark warning from Efficient Group’s chief economist...