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.
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Gigaba set for baptism of fire with first budget statement
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.
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#RandReport: SA markets weak ahead of budget statement
At 1500 GMT, the rand traded at 13.7575 versus the dollar, 0.46% softer from its New York close overnight.
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#RandReport: Rand weaker in cautious trade ahead of budget speech
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.
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DA calls for review of govt spending ahead of medium-term budget
Finance Minister Malusi Gigaba is set to deliver his inaugural medium-term budget policy statement in Parliament on Wednesday.
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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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DA to make proposal to adjust Gordhan's mini budget by over R1bn
Democratic Alliance David Maynier said there are many areas where government can save money.
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DA to make proposal to adjust Gordhan's mini budget by over R1bn
Democratic Alliance David Maynier said there are many areas where government can save money.
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DA to challenge adjusted budget in Parliament
The DA's David Maynier says the Adjusted Estimates of Expenditure reveals shocking levels of wasteful expenditure.
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Treasury: 'Gremlins' at SAA must be cleaned up
The department has renewed its commitment to ensure a turnaround strategy at some state-owned enterprises.
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Gordhan: Quick decisions will help create climate of certainty in SA
Pravin Gordhan says it’s vital that an economic environment conducive to inclusive growth is created.
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[LISTEN] Deputy Finance Minister Mcebisi Jonas unpacks the mid-term budget
Jonas says the midterm budget statement signals a level of confidence in the finance minister.
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'Either we work as a South African pack or we work divided'
Finance Minister Gordhan said that if South Africans work together, economic recovery will be more rapid.
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'Economies are under pressure globally'
Gordhan says there's more focus on small business to stimulate the economy, along with attracting investment.
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Gordhan: SA economy expected to grow by 0.5% for 2016
Pravin Gordhan is delivering his Medium Term Budget Policy statement in Parliament.
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Gordhan under pressure to deliver in mini budget speech
Economists and business leaders want to see decisive action to rejuvenate the economy.
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Gordhan faces tough balancing act in budget speech
Pravin Gordhan will deliver his mid-term budget speech tomorrow, amid controversy over fraud charges.
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Gordhan urged to reassure investors with mini budget
The Finance Minister will deliver his medium term budget policy speech in Parliament tomorrow.
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Backing Gordhan is about promoting economic growth, not political – CEOs
81 CEOs have backed Pravin Gordhan ahead of his medium-term budget speech this week.
