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Aviation crisis: urgent action needed as South Africa’s air traffic system breaks down
Transport Minister Barbara Creecy has confirmed that critical skills shortages, equipment failures and outdated procedures at Air Traffic National Services (ATNS) have contributed to massive flight ...
Record R527. 2 billion Provincial Budget sets Gauteng's economic vision
Gauteng Finance MEC Lebogang Maile presents an ambitious R527. 2 billion budget aimed at transforming the province's economic landscape. With targeted investments in health, education, and development ...
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Stealth tax increases hit South Africa
The VAT hike in South Africa has been the headline tax move in the 2025 budget, but there are a swathe of quiet tax hikes that have also crept through the door.
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Examine the Budget: Your money matters – Chris Patterson
SA's budget crisis exposes political irresponsibility and prioritization failures, urging scrutiny and accountability from elected leaders.
Engineering News1h
Building tomorrow: Scaling up private sector-driven funding models for large infrastructure
Budget Speech, South Africa’s Finance Minister, Enoch Godongwana, identified infrastructure as a key pillar for the country’s growth strategy. He announced that over R1 trillion will be allocated to ...
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Gauteng govt sets aside over R5bn to settle e-toll debt
This was revealed during the tabling of the 2025/2026 financial year budget by Gauteng Finance MEC Lebogang Maile on Tuesday morning.
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SANDF Reserve faces major challenges amid calls for renewal
The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) is facing serious challenges in maintaining its Reserve Force, with officials warning that without immediate intervention, its ability to support the ...
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South Africa 2025 Budget: Implications for renewable energy solutions private producers
Cruse is encouraged that the government seems to be serious about getting involved with the better and more effective management of electricity infrastructure on a municipal level ...
EXPLAINED: Understanding the Budget process and what happens next
The budget process is a cycle where the government's revenue and spending plans are debated and approved by Parliament. The Minister of Finance presents the budget, but it is not final until it ...
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Sassa Grants Fall Below Food Poverty Line Despite Increases
Social grant increased aim to ease the financial strain on vulnerable households. However, civil rights group warns that ...
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Who’s really funding Early Childhood Development in SA?
NATIONAL NEWS - In South Africa, a child’s future is often determined before they even step into a classroom. With just 2.9% of the basic education budget allocated to Early Childhood Development (ECD ...
Explainer: What's next for South Africa's budget and planned VAT hike?
South Africa's lawmakers will scrutinise the 2025 budget in the coming weeks, with amendments not ruled out as political ...