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News24 | PODCAST | The Lead: Tax breaks galore, reforms and economic growth forecast in Budget 2026
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Two visions and one crumbling order
Trump’s “Golden Age” and South Africa’s Ubuntu Moment Are Speaking Entirely Different Languages
G20 multilateralism: Trump’s ‘Golden Age’ vs Ubuntu diplomacy
Trump’s ‘Golden Age’ and South Africa’s Ubuntu moment are speaking entirely different languages.
News24 | Fiscus relies on mining for tax, but where is the support?
South Africa keeps relying on commodity booms to bail out the fiscus, yet the mining sector’s pleas for relief – from lower electricity tariffs and targeted incentives – remain unanswered.
Iconic South African company went from legendary to liability
De Beers has gone from an iconic industry legend to costing Anglo American billions in impairments, with plans to sell the diamond giant still up in the air.
News24 | Thursday’s weather: Cloudy and warm with thundershowers in the afternoon in most parts
Partly cloudy and warm conditions are expected in most parts of the country, followed by thundershowers in the afternoon, according to the South African Weather Service.
Budget 2026: Three major reasons for South African expats to return home
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s 2026 Budget Speech just gave global South Africans a massive financial reason to come back to the sun.
News24 | Tsakani Shiviti resigns as MP, paving the way for Zama Khanyase’s parliamentary debut
ANC Youth League secretary-general Tsakani Shiviti has resigned from Parliament, and her seat has been taken by her deputy in the party, Zama Khanyase.
News24 | How 2026 Budget will hit your pocket; Boks call on 11 uncapped players: Today’s top 7 stories
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Godongwana financially backs Ramaphosa’s tough talk on crime
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has signalled increased spending on peace and security in his budget speech from R268.2 billion in 2025/26 to R291.2 billion in 2028/29. The allocation follows President Cyril Ramaphosa’s announcement in his State of the Nation address (Sona) that the defence force will be deployed alongside the police to combat illegal mining […]
BUDGET 2026: Treasury pivots on SA’s turning point
Budget 2026 is the industrialisation fulcrum on which the Ramaphosa administration will lift the South African economy out of the pit despair.
Godongwana’s plan to cut thousands of government jobs
The National Treasury has begun implementing its Early Retirement Programme, with over 7,600 applications being approved since October 2025.
Ekurhuleni’s moment: Why a University of Applied Science cannot wait
The establishment of the Ekurhuleni University of Applied Science and Innovation represents more than a regional project. It is an opportunity to address inequality, strengthen industrial renewal and invest in the next generation of technical talent
Social Grants get R292.8bn boost
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has confirmed increases to social grants, including old-age, disability and child support, supporting 26.5 million South Africans amid high unemployment.