Labour federations Cosatu and the South African Federation of Trade Unions have led calls for a budget that addresses massive unemployment and weak growth
The new dawn that the President spoke about in 2018 is no longer an elusive mirage
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
The fund said its system was undergoing an update and would be offline until 21 October
Twenty-three children have died and nearly 900 people have fallen ill from food poisoning but the Bakery & Food Technology Incubator is fighting back by testing food and mentoring businesses
Edward Kieswetter says taxpayers’ willingness to comply has been eroded by poor governance
The African Tax Administration Forum is a continental force — and it must lead Africa’s fiscal future
In his third prepared budget for the year, the minister said government debt would still stabilise this year but at 77.4% of GDP, higher than predicted in March
Financial crime governance should be happening in the boardroom and the legal and financial fallout from the lack of enforcement is becoming increasingly serious
Meetings are due in coming days and weeks to undo the damage after the finance minister caved on the tax increase
The finance ministry in a midnight announcement said the decision was informed by consultations with political parties
And R447.7 billion was returned to taxpayers, says South African Revenue Service commissioner Edward Kieswetter
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 minister conceded that the measure did not have support across the political spectrum
Any VAT increase is probably off the table, leaving the treasury to look for revenue without bringing the coalition to the brink
Tax bracket over-inflation has led to income inequality and less money for essential services
Half of the participants in the Taxing Times survey still find compliance with tax obligations difficult
About a million retirement fund members have withdrawn money from their savings
