SA’s fiscal situation could be better than we think – Jammine
In the first five months of the 2018/19 fiscal year, government revenue has held up remarkably well, despite feeble growth.
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Business confidence deteriorates in Q2 as economic realities stifle Ramaphoria
After surging from 34 to 45 in the first quarter, the RMB/BER Business Confidence Index deteriorated to 39 in the second quarter of 2018.
SARS 2018 tax collection slightly below budget at R1.216trn
South Africa’s tax agency collected R1.216 trillion ($101.3 billion) in the year through March, slightly below target.
ANC dismisses notion of early national election
The African National Congress has dismissed the notion of bringing forward national elections that are scheduled to take place around the middle of next year, according to Ace Magashule, the party’s secretary-general.
The 5 factors that will drive this month’s interest rate decision
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) meets on 26 – 28 March 2018 to deliberate an interest rate stance.
A tough but balanced budget, with more scope for offshore diversification
Malusi Gigaba’s 2018 Budget, delivered on Wednesday, was a tough one for everyone who pays taxes in some form or another in South Africa.
So far, so good: SA bonds best performers among top emerging markets in 2018
The South African government’s rand debt has already made investors a total return of 13.9 percent in dollars in 2018, more than double the gain for Mexican peso bonds.
Will proposed new diesel refund system address inequities or disputes?
National Treasury and SARS recently published a discussion paper for public comment which sets out proposed options for an improved Diesel Fuel Refund Tax System.
Populist Budget policies fail to address lack of economic growth
There was precious little in the Budget to assist in growing the economy by way of a reduction in tax rates or incentives to excite local or foreign investors.
5 must see charts. Why Gordhan’s budget is critical.
These five charts show why this budget is one of the most keenly watched since President Jacob Zuma took office in 2009.