Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has signalled increased spending on peace and security in his budget speech from R268.2 billion in 2025/26 to R291.2 billion in 2028/29. The allocation follows President Cyril Ramaphosa’s announcement in his State of the Nation address (Sona) that the defence force will be deployed alongside the police to combat illegal mining […]

Masire is an unassuming leader who deserves to be remembered as one of the greatest African pioneers of post-colonial history

The Democratic Alliance launched the application against the finance minister, the South African Revenue Service, the Speaker of the National Assembly and the Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces.

The recent drama over the budget spotlights the need to scrutinise our financial institutions, the treasury in particular

The recent termination of USAid to HIV/Aids and TB organisations in South Africa was a bone of contention in the 2025 budget

The government is struggling to generate sufficient revenue development and deal with the country’s debt-to-GDP ratio

Last year, the finance minister hinted there would be tax increases in 2025

The treasury also did not allocate new funds to other struggling state-owned entities such as Denel, Transnet, the Land Bank and the South African National Roads Agency

He leaves a legacy as a champion of labour rights, fiscal and monetary reform and prudent government spending

Ramaphosa extended his condolences to Mboweni’s family and friends, calling the news “a shock”

Not everyone liked the late former public enterprises minister, but everyone respected him

Gordhan passed away after what his family said was a short battle with cancer