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EFF president Julius Malema. The party has formulated a fiscal framework and revenue proposal document, submitted to the treasury. (X)

EFF pushes its alternative budget, demands reform

The party has proposed a R512.8bn revenue strategy and refuses to agree to a VAT increase

  • Des Erasmus
7 min read
The South African Reserve Bank is likely to hold interest rates unchanged

Reserve Bank expected to cut rates by 25 basis points this week

A third consecutive interest rate cut will help stimulate the economy, but the central bank will also be cautious about inflation pressures

  • Aarti Bhana
4 min read