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INFRASTRUCTURE DECAY: SA’s water crisis is institutional before it is environmental

Tuesday at 15:38 PM, via Daily Maverick

South Africa’s water crisis is no longer just about scarcity – it is about failing institutions, leaking infrastructure and weak accountability. President Cyril Ramaphosa’s new National Water Crisis Committee and R156-billion pledge could mark a turning point, but only if governance reform, municipal capacity and transparent oversight take precedence over announcements.

VAT relief for South Africans comes with a catch

Tuesday at 15:30 PM, via Daily Investor

While the 2026 Budget is expected to offer relief by keeping VAT at 15%, SARS will tighten enforcement, digital monitoring and audits – especially for small businesses.

South Africa stuck in a vicious financial cycle 

Tuesday at 14:32 PM, via Daily Investor

South Africa has been trapped in a cycle of weak growth, rising debt and surging borrowing costs since 2013, but sustained fiscal consolidation in recent years signals a potential break from the decade-long slump.

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