The Democratic Alliance (DA) has launched a petition to oppose the proposed Value Added Tax (VAT) increase, arguing that “South Africa needs more...

Single unemployed mothers and pensioners living in Johannesburg have raised concerns about the rising cost of living, questioning how Finance Minister...

In an unprecedented move, South Africa’s 2025 budget speech was postponed at the last moment, signalling deep divisions within the Government of...

Civil society organisation Black Sash and trade federation Cosatu have called for a wealth tax instead of an increase in VAT as the Cabinet of the...

The unprecedented postponement of the tabling of the Budget Review before Parliament by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana over disagreements about tax...

The Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) and Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) said that they welcome the government's decision...

Pensioners who are surviving on the government-funded old age grant of just R2,190, have expressed bewilderment at National Treasury’s proposed two...

Finance Minister, Enoch Godongwana, proposed raising the value-added tax (VAT) from 15% to 17% to address a significant budget deficit. This proposal...

The postponement of the budget has escalated into a political skirmish among parties in the Government of National Unity (GNU).The budget, now set for...

Democratic Alliance (DA) opposes tax hikes likewise calling for political will, rather than increased taxes or additional borrowing, to address South...