Any objective analysis must proceed from the premise that commissions of inquiry are not criminal courts. They neither prosecute nor sentence. Their constitutional purpose is to establish facts, identify systemic weaknesses and recommend structural changes

Labour federations Cosatu and the South African Federation of Trade Unions have led calls for a budget that addresses massive unemployment and weak growth

Bold and assertive Cyril debunks the myth of a weak and indecisive leader

The transfer duty system is punishing those trying to enter or move through the market

Magashula resigned in 2013 after an investigative report found that he had acted improperly during a recruitment process

The finance minister announced a lower inflation target of 3%, which the South African Reserve Bank has been pushing for

It can eliminate the need for expensive and time-consuming manual audits, creating verifiable financial histories automatically, with minimal cost.

And R447.7 billion was returned to taxpayers, says South African Revenue Service commissioner Edward Kieswetter

Divisions in the party have emerged over VAT hikes, coalition negotiations, and fiscal policy strategies

Freedom to express fundamental rights versus administrative action by the South African Revenue Service exposes a fundamental link to communal interests and justice in a constitutional democracy

The treasury needs to focus on strengthening revenue collection, efficient allocation and optimisation

Tax bracket over-inflation has led to income inequality and less money for essential services

The ITB has also launched civil action to recover R30 million in funds allegedly stolen by the former chairperson and two others

The Umhlanga-based businessman will appear in the Durban High Court on 15 February on corruption and tax-related charges

Half of the participants in the Taxing Times survey still find compliance with tax obligations difficult

The adjustments will affect consumers and the South African fashion industry

The uMkhonto weSizwe party leadership is ‘not aware’ of any plan for Zuma to say goodbye to his former comrade

The Special Investigation Unit also has its sight on former finance deputy minister Sfiso Buthelezi, whose company allegedly received R110 million fraudulently

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

Gordhan’s last political act was to call for a ‘reset’ and a return to progressive politics