Government, we beg you, step aside! The government is standing in the way of economic recovery. It’s time to let the private sector take the reins… by Vernon Wessels June 6, 2025 Economy & Markets·Opinion
The trouble with Godongwana’s ‘growth’ budget Everyone wants a ‘growth budget’. But what does that actually look like? And is Budget 3.0 the answer?… by Tim Cohen May 23, 2025 Economy & Markets·Opinion
Growing pains … but Budget 3.0 is set to pass The market is taking heart Treasury won't be borrowing more, while higher fuel levies and more money for Sars will help plug the VAT… by Giulietta Talevi May 22, 2025 Economy & Markets
Vat so 2.0 (or 0.5, twice) – but DA still holds out Budget 2.0 was finally tabled, with VAT still going up, but by only 0.5 percentage points a year over two years. The DA, however,… Vernon WesselsRob Rose March 14, 2025 Economy & Markets
Budget reaction: ‘An exercise in futility’ Is this simply a stale budget dressed as bold reform? VAT is rising, workers will take home less pay, and the economy is still… Giulietta TaleviVernon Wessels March 12, 2025 Economy & Markets
Bring back the 90s to reset South Africa’s economy South Africa is facing stage four economic cancer. But real reforms, tough choices, and strong leadership can set us right… by Vernon Wessels March 11, 2025 Economy & Markets·Opinion
How rubber is Godongwana’s arm? Enoch Godongwana will deliver his budget amid a flurry of demands from his own party for money at Transnet and elsewhere. How rubber will… by Alexander Parker February 18, 2025 Economy & Markets·Opinion
The SARB’s Trump headache Donald Trump’s ‘America First’ policies threaten to stoke inflation worldwide. Investors and households better brace for fewer interest rate cuts… by Vernon Wessels January 24, 2025 Economy & Markets
What is a primary budget surplus, and how can it benefit us? South Africa’s debt has hit 75% of GDP, with interest payments now the biggest budget item. A primary budget surplus could steady the ship… by Ashor Sarupen December 18, 2024 Economy & Markets·Opinion
GNU blow as South Africa’s GDP shrinks The economy’s shrinking, not growing. Can reforms at Eskom and Transnet turn the tide?… by Vernon Wessels December 4, 2024 Economy & Markets
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