
Dawie Roodt’s VAT hike warning for South Africa
With South Africa’s personal and corporate income taxes already near their limits, economist Dawie Roodt warns the government only has space to raise VAT.
TUESDAY, 24 MARCH 2026, 21:43

With South Africa’s personal and corporate income taxes already near their limits, economist Dawie Roodt warns the government only has space to raise VAT.

SA’s older population is projected to double by 2050, and this demographic shift will stretch the Old Age Grant and place huge pressure on working-age citizens.

Technology giant iOCO has reported a strong set of results and announced a R52 million acquisition.

Chinese electric vehicles are entering South Africa’s second hand car space.

Facing a sharp fuel price hike in April 2026, South Africans can consider simple driving and planning tricks to save diesel and petrol.

The V&A Waterfront is investing R230 million in a new superyacht marina to boost Cape Town’s marine economy.

South Africa’s largest integrated poultry producer, Astral, expects its earnings per share to grow by at least 365% in the first half of its 2026 financial year.

PPC’s Awaken the Giant strategy is delivering ahead of schedule, with the 130-year-old company set up for another successful year.

South African-born Brandon Craig has been selected to lead the world’s biggest miner, taking over from BHP CEO Mike Henry later this year.

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Overlooked women composers are finally given their due as Wakkerstroom’s 2026 festival spotlights music long sidelined by history and patriarchy

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