Tag: budget speech

New VAT-Free Food Items Announced – But Not Everyone Is Impressed

New VAT-Free Food Items Announced The South African government has taken another step to help ease the financial…

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SASSA Grant Increases for 2025 Announced – Here’s What You’ll Get

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has announced the SASSA grant increases for 2025, providing relief to millions of South…

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Budget Speech 2025: Can Enoch Godongwana Find Solutions Amid SA’s Debt Crisis?

Budget 2025: Can Enoch Godongwana Find Solutions Amid SA’s Debt Crisis? Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana will deliver the…

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SASSA Grant Beneficiaries Left in Limbo as 2025 Increases Remain Unconfirmed

SASSA Grant Beneficiaries Left in Limbo as 2025 Increases Remain Unconfirmed

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Mantashe Defends Possible VAT Hike: ‘VAT Is Not a Poor People’s Tax’ Ahead of 2025 Budget Speech

Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe has defended the proposed VAT hike ahead of the 2025 budget…

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2% VAT Hike Debate: Is South Africa Already Over-Taxed?

South Africa’s proposed 2% VAT increase has sparked heated debate, with many questioning whether taxpayers can handle yet…

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How a 2% VAT Increase Would Impact South African Households & Living Costs

Limpopo is mourning the loss of seven soldiers who were among the 14 South African National Defence Force…

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Gayton McKenzie Slams DA for ‘False Claim’ on Budget Speech Postponement

Gayton McKenzie Slams DA for 'False Claim' on Budget Speech Postponement

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Budget Speech 2025 Postponed to 12 March Due to ANC-DA Dispute Over VAT Increase

Budget Speech 2025 Postponed to 12 March Amid ANC-DA Dispute Over VAT Increase The much-anticipated 2025 Budget Speech…

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Budget Speech 2025: Will Sin Taxes on Alcohol, Tobacco & Sugary Drinks Increase?

As South Africans await the 2025 National Budget Speech, one of the key concerns is the potential increase…

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Godongwana’s Mid-Term Budget Update: Cautious Optimism Amidst Economic Headwinds

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana is set to deliver his Mid-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) against a backdrop of…

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