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Mantashe: Gordhan's budget a balanced one
Gwede Mantashe says the ANC is satisfied that transformation in the economic sector has been prioritised.
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#Budget2017: What you need to know
Pravin Gordhan said govt is expected to spend R1.56 trillion in the coming year & is likely to collect R1.41 trillion in revenue.
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#Budget2017: Pravin Gordhan’s full speech
The Finance Minister delivered the 2017 Budget in Parliament on Wednesday afternoon.
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Gordhan: Govt will forge ahead with sugar tax in 2017
A sugar tax proposal on sugar-sweetened beverages only is already under discussion in Parliament.
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#Budget2017: Social grants to be increased
Pensioners and others reliant on social grants can expect an increase in their grants on 1 April.
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#Budget2017: Govt ready for next phase of NHI
Eleven pilot sites have been used to assess how to grow the insurance system, now government is revising its NHI White Paper based on public submissions.
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High-income earners to pay 45% tax
Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan said a new tax bracket will be introduced for those earning more than R1.5 million a year.
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Education depts given lion's share of government budget
The Finance Minister has announced that together the two Education Departments will receive R320 billion, most of it for basic education.
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Higher bill for drinkers, smokers as sin taxes increase
Treasury is proposing excise duties on alcoholic beverages and tobacco products of between 6% and 10% this year.
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[BREAKING] Govt to borrow R149bn to meet spending target
Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan has tabled the 2017/18 budget predicting a 1.3% growth in gross domestic product.
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Nehawu gears up for national march ahead of Budget Speech
The union will be joined by members from the Democratic Nursing Organisation of South Africa.
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[LIVE BLOG] Budget Speech 2017
Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan is delivering the 2017 Budget Speech in Parliament.
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Rand firmer ahead of Budget Speech
Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan, who is widely respected in financial markets, will deliver his budget speech at 2pm.
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[OPINION] Pravin Gordhan’s proverbial balancing act
Judith February says while it's clear the finance minister doesn't enjoy the confidence of his boss, the show must and will go on.
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Budget 2017: Gordhan expected to stay on cost saving path
The finance minister is expected to focus on ensuring government is getting bang for its buck when he delivers the budget speech.
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#RandReport: Rand weakens, Shoprite tops stocks index
The rand weakened on Tuesday with Shoprite topping the Blue-chip index after the retailer reported a rise in half-year profit.
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Budget 2017: Gordhan walking a tightrope
Economic transformation while accelerating growth are expected to be the key points in Wednesday's Budget Speech.
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Budget predictions: Motorists, drinkers & smokers beware
The fuel levy & so-called sin taxes are expected to increase when the finance minister tables SA's budget in Parliament.
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[CARTOON] The ambushing of Pravin
Dr Jack & Curtis
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Your Budget tips: Scrap income tax for higher VAT
Charles de Wet says while a flat tax has been in discussion, it has not gained much traction over the years and is not in line with international trends.
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DA: Govt must do more to cut spending, eliminate waste
The official opposition says government should be looking to boost economic growth, selling unnecessary assets and cut spending further.
