South Africa will propose binding guidelines later this year to keep public finances on a sustainable path by introducing a principle-based fiscal anchor rather than numerical rules.

The National Treasury’s 2026 Budget proposed inflationary increases to “sin taxes” on alcohol and tobacco, offering relative relief to the industry, given that above-inflation hikes were expected.

More than 291,000 social grant beneficiaries have been flagged for benefit reviews as government moves to clamp down on fraud and corruption in its social security net, according to budget documents.

More than 291,000 social grant beneficiaries have been flagged for benefit reviews as government moves to clamp down on fraud and corruption in its social security net, according to budget documents.

Improvements in tax collection help make up for reversal of R20bn increase

Over the next three years, growth is projected to average 1.8% and reach 2% by 2028

Anika Dambuza, Amahle-Imvelo Jaxa and Primo Baloyi have been at the forefront of changing the tide of South African content, using relatability, commentary and consistency to capture the attention of audiences scrolling through their timelines daily.

Anika Dambuza, Amahle-Imvelo Jaxa and Primo Baloyi have been at the forefront of changing the tide of South African content, using relatability, commentary and consistency to capture the attention of audiences scrolling through their timelines daily.

Anika Dambuza, Amahle-Imvelo Jaxa and Primo Baloyi have been at the forefront of changing the tide of South African content, using relatability, commentary and consistency to capture the attention of audiences scrolling through their timelines daily.

Finance minister Enoch Godongwana delivered his much-anticipated 2026 budget speech, in which he outlined the government’s fiscal plan for the year

Minister warns that municipalities must reinvest collected revenue in essential services, citing Johannesburg’s water backlog of R64 billion

Here’s how much South African investors can now invest tax-free every year.

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi says that visible police forces and permanent roadblocks will soon be deployed to the province’s shopping hubs.

South Africa’s debt will peak this fiscal year after rising for nearly two decades, a turning point that creates space to support the economy through tax relief and infrastructure investment.

South Africa’s 2026 Budget has raised various fuel levies in line with inflation, pushing up petrol and diesel prices as the government seeks additional funding, including support for the financially strained Road Accident Fund.

South African taxpayers were afforded relief in the 2026 Budget, with full inflationary adjustments to personal income tax brackets and medical tax rebates.