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Tax windfall funds public servants’ gratuity
The Treasury sticks to fiscal framework while at the same time avoids diverting funds from other needs
Basic income grant decision to be made in February
Funding for scheme is likely to require substantial tax increases, given government’s commitment to other spending
De Ruyter lays bare Eskom’s maintenance woes
The power utility is unable to do maintenance due to cash flow problems and procurement delays
Michael Sachs warns against saying too little in budget
The government is facing difficult decisions but it cannot make unrealistic assumptions, says the former budget office head
CAROL PATON: Income grants take shape in budget background
A lot of research has been done on behalf of the government to explore the costs, risks and benefits
CAROL PATON: Is this the political realignment the DA has been waiting for?
An ANC-DA coalition is the best reflection of what voters want ... or is it?
Eskom falling short of cash for maintenance
COO Jan Oberholzer says Eskom needs R11bn a year for maintenance, but only R6bn is available
ELECTION ANALYSIS: ANC and DA converge in centre of coalition crossroads
ANC’s fall through the floor of 50% is of huge significance for its future trajectory
World leaders hail SA’s landmark green deal
This is the first significant financing deal to emerge from the landmark climate conference in Glasgow
