Tag: budget
Council approves R53m budget to boost Cape Town’s informal economy
The City is set to begin the implementation of initiatives to further improve conditions for those working in Cape Town’s informal economy after Council...
Cape Town’s salary budget covers up more than it reveals
When the City of Cape Town’s mandarins produce their annual budget for public comment to draw attention to their commendable openness, transparency, and devotion...
Tax on booze, fuel & cigarettes hiked while income tax stays put
The 2021 annual budget speech by the finance minister took place in Cape Town on February 24 2021. All eyes were on Tito Mboweni...
Emergency budget misses the mark for SMEs
Traditional bank lending is inadequate to support small businesses
There was little in the supplementary budget for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to cheer about,...
South Africa’s budget deficit, debt seen widening as virus hits economy
South Africa’s budget deficit is projected to widen sharply while debt is seen ballooning significantly, the Treasury said on Wednesday, as the COVID-19 pandemic further stifles...
How to stretch your Rands and cents in these trying times
The current economic environment coupled with further challenges of income instability that COVID-19 brings requires consumers to cultivate good money management habits, focus on...
Budget 2020: the right intent, but the challenge remains daunting
BUDGET 2020 is the best we could have hoped for in difficult circumstances. In essence, it aims to constrain consumption spending relative to capital...
South Africa’s budget 2020, a message of hope in a difficult environment
The 2020 Budget Speech, delivered by Finance Minister Tito Mboweni, revealed opportunities for local small and medium enterprises (SMEs) despite a difficult environment.
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Five steps to build your savings budget
Step one. Identify the amount of money you have coming in. This step is important as it will define how much money you can...
What to look out for in the budget today with the rand in limbo
Rand volatility is expected on Wednesday as finance minister Tito Mboweni makes his final preparations for the 2019 budget speech.
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