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Contrarius wins the Raging Bull Certificate for Best Global Multi Asset High Equity Fund for Straight Performance over Three Years
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Contrarius wins the Raging Bull Certificate for Best Global Multi Asset High Equity ...

Impact of fuel levy and excise duty increases on South African consumers

Edward West|Published

The recent increases in fuel levies and excise duties announced in the National Budget are set to have a cumulative impact on South African consumers. This article ...

KAP reports 32% increase in well diversified interim headline earnings

Edward West|Published

KAP, the diversified industrial group, reports a 32% increase in headline earnings per share for the six months to December 31, despite a 3% decline in revenue. ...

Cabinet targets organised crime, illicit economy to tackle unemployment and lift growth

Siphelele Dludla|Published

The South African government is intensifying its fight against organised crime and the illicit economy, viewing these efforts as vital to reducing unemployment and ...

Ozow backs government’s commitment to modernise South Africa’s payments system

Ashley Lechman|Published

In a bid to modernise the national payments landscape, the South African government has embraced partnership with private sector leaders like Ozow, ensuring that ...

Department of Health shoots down big tobacco push for differentiated industry regulation

Tawanda Karombo|Published

The National Department of Health has firmly rejected big tobacco's push for separate regulations, opting instead for a unified approach to tobacco control. This ...

Business backs Budget as fiscal credibility returns, but growth concerns linger

Siphelele Dludla|Published

South Africa's business leaders have welcomed the 2026 Budget presented by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana, highlighting its potential for economic reform and ...

Beer Association of South Africa welcomes stable excise increase for beer industry

Ashley Lechman|Published

BASA applauds the government's CPI-aligned excise duty increase in the 2026 Budget, emphasising its role in promoting stability and growth in the beer industry. ...

Tiger Brands reports steady growth amid rising food inflation

Edward West|Published

Tiger Brands reports a 1% revenue increase amidst ongoing food inflation, maintaining strong operating margins while navigating a competitive consumer environment. ...

Godongwana defends four-pillar Budget strategy as debt risks and slow growth loom

Siphelele Dludla|Published

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana outlines South Africa's fiscal strategy, focusing on macroeconomic stability, structural reforms, infrastructure investment, and ...

Debt seen peaking at 78.9% of GDP as revenue overrun bolsters fiscal outlook - Annabel Bishop

Annabel Bishop|Published

Will South Africa's projected debt peak at 78.9% of GDP signal a turning point for fiscal stability? Discover how a R29 billion revenue boost is reshaping the financial ...

Budget 2026: VAT threshold increase to R2.3 million, ushers in much-needed SME relief

Ashley Lechman|Published

As South Africa's economy continues to grapple with challenges, the recent 2026 National Budget has introduced a landmark increase in the VAT threshold for SMEs, ...

2026 Budget: A consumer-friendly approach

Yogashen Pillay|Published

Economists commend Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana's 2026 National Budget for its consumer-friendly measures and positive outlook, despite ongoing economic challenges. ...

Budget 2026/27: A pause, a pivot, and a test of execution

Willem J Oberholzer|Published

There were no headline tax shocks, no emergency levies, no dramatic restructuring of the tax system.

Budget 2026: South African Post Office left without direct funding

Helmo Preuss|Published

The South African Post Office (SAPO) has requested R3.8 billion for business rescue, yet the 2026 Budget reveals no direct funding allocation. This decision raises ...

South Africa's budget 2026: Optimism amidst economic challenges

Ashley Lechman|Published

In the face of economic adversity, South Africa’s latest budget aims to inspire confidence with bolstered revenue and targeted reforms designed to support growth ...

Eskom's financial turnaround: The role of 71 municipalities in the debt relief package

Helmo Preuss|Published

Eskom's first annual profit in a decade is overshadowed by R85.2 billion in municipal debt, as 71 municipalities navigate a precarious debt relief package

Combating the illicit economy is a work in progress - Treasury

Helmo Preuss|Published

Treasury officials reveal ongoing efforts to combat South Africa's illicit economy, highlighting the challenges and potential solutions in a battle that affects ...

Treasury axes R8.4bn in Bus Rapid Transit funding, shifts billions to rail in efficiency drive

Siphelele Dludla|Published

National Treasury's decision to reduce the Public Transport Network Grant by R8.4 billion over three years raises concerns about the future of Bus Rapid Transit ...

Godongwana signals possible national intervention in Johannesburg water crisis

Siphelele Dludla|Published

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana signals potential national intervention in Johannesburg's worsening water crisis, highlighting the urgent need for action as infrastructure ...