President Cyril Ramaphosa's decision to extend the R350 social relief of distress grant and introduce a long-term basic income grant could imply a VAT hike for South Africa next year, says Jeff Schultz, senior economist at BNP Paribas South Africa.
President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered his 2022 state of the nation address (SONA) on Thursday evening (10 February), looking to inspire the country with words of hope and deliver a plan of action to get the country's economy moving again.
The City of Cape Town says it is ready to begin the process of moving off Eskom's grid but warns that several important regulatory issues remain unresolved and unclarified.
Nedbank has published its latest capital expenditure project listing report, detailing some of the major fixed investment projects planned for South Africa.
Nedbank has published its latest capital expenditure project listing report, detailing some of the major fixed investment projects planned for South Africa.
While president Cyril Ramaphosa has been a strong proponent for a basic income grant in South Africa, the government also needs to be rational about the fact that the additional expenses will necessitate raising taxes and budget cuts, says Michael…
Skilled South African professionals are concerned about the impact of the proposed National Health Insurance (NHI) and what it will mean for tax increases, says the Professional Provident Society (PPS).
Skilled South African professionals are concerned about the impact of the proposed National Health Insurance (NHI) and what it will mean for tax increases, says the Professional Provident Society (PPS).
Labour and employment minister Thulas Nxesi has announced a new annual earnings threshold under the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA), which will have implications for South African employees.
An analysis of the South African Broadcasting Corporation's annual reports over the last four years shows that South Africans have steadily stopped paying their TV licences.
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