Democratic Alliance (DA) leader John Steenhuisen isn’t pulling any punches following the government’s decision to scrap the controversial value-added tax (VAT) increase. In a strongly worded...
South Africa’s economic landscape continues to shift, with BankservAfrica reporting a decline in the country’s average nominal take-home pay in March 2025. The figure slipped to...
ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba says the African National Congress (ANC) must come to terms with the reality that it can no longer govern unilaterally. His remarks...
As the Democratic Alliance (DA) fights to block a controversial VAT hike in the Western Cape High Court, the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) have intensified the...
South Africa is facing a mounting risk of social unrest, driven by a toxic mix of tax pressure, deteriorating public services, and deepening inequality. Renowned economist...
Parliament has approved the national budget framework in a tense vote, with 194 lawmakers in favor and 182 against. While the ruling African National Congress (ANC)...
The ANC has identified the proposed VAT increase as the primary issue causing tension in ongoing budget negotiations. The finance minister’s budget proposal includes a one-percentage-point...
South Africa’s tax base is under growing strain, with economists warning that higher taxes could trigger a collapse in revenue collection. According to the latest tax...
South Africans earning more than R20,000 per month are facing a severe financial crisis, with confidence levels crashing to alarming lows. The latest FNB/BER Consumer Confidence Index...
South Africa’s retail sector has reached its highest confidence levels in a decade, fueled by strong consumer spending and motor trade growth. According to the latest...