Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana delivered the 2025 National Budget Speech on Wednesday (12 March). The budget addressed several key points, including the country’s current economic status, growth ...

JOHANNESBURG, April 1 (Reuters) - South Africa's two biggest political parties, the African National Congress and the pro-business Democratic Alliance were yet to reach agreement to pass the ...

South Africa has entered uncharted waters following deep divisions in the coalition government over the national budget that has finally been tabled after a month-long delay. This is the view of ...

deadlocked budget pose risks A view shows the logo of South Africa’s central reserve bank, at the reserve bank offices in Pretoria, South Africa, January 26, 2023. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko/File ...

Budget unity is crucial The reality ... with Deutsche Bank pegging a 43% recession risk. South Africa, tied to $18 billion (R331bn) in US trade (2023 data), feels the heat. Over 600 US firms ...

On 12 March 2025, South Africa's Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana delivered the 2025 National Budget for financial year 2025-26 (FY25-26, 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026). Godongwana presented ...

However, he warned, “South Africa’s gold industry is in steep decline and may cease to exist within a generation.” The decline was not just due to dwindling deposits. In 2023, PwC reported ...

The VAT hike debate remains a hot topic ahead of the revised Budget Speech next week - and the Reserve Bank’s position on interest rates.