Midterm budget speech
Experts: Gigaba’s mid-term budget address disappointing & bleak
National Treasury is walking a tightrope, balancing South Africa’s books in a low economic growth environment.
Fianance Minister Malusi Gigaba will be spelling out the government’s spending plans for the next three years and will have to explain how he intends dealing with rising government debt.
At 1500 GMT, the rand traded at 13.7575 versus the dollar, 0.46% softer from its New York close overnight.
At 1430 GMT the rand had weakened 0.31% to 13.6975 per dollar compared with a close of 13.6550 on Friday in New York.
Finance Minister Malusi Gigaba is set to deliver his inaugural medium-term budget policy statement in Parliament on Wednesday.
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.
Democratic Alliance David Maynier said there are many areas where government can save money.
Democratic Alliance David Maynier said there are many areas where government can save money.
The DA's David Maynier says the Adjusted Estimates of Expenditure reveals shocking levels of wasteful expenditure.
The department has renewed its commitment to ensure a turnaround strategy at some state-owned enterprises.
Pravin Gordhan says it’s vital that an economic environment conducive to inclusive growth is created.
Jonas says the midterm budget statement signals a level of confidence in the finance minister.
Finance Minister Gordhan said that if South Africans work together, economic recovery will be more rapid.
Gordhan says there's more focus on small business to stimulate the economy, along with attracting investment.
Pravin Gordhan is delivering his Medium Term Budget Policy statement in Parliament.
Economists and business leaders want to see decisive action to rejuvenate the economy.
Pravin Gordhan will deliver his mid-term budget speech tomorrow, amid controversy over fraud charges.
The Finance Minister will deliver his medium term budget policy speech in Parliament tomorrow.
81 CEOs have backed Pravin Gordhan ahead of his medium-term budget speech this week.