Highlights of 2018 Budget
Finance Minister Malusi Gigaba delivered his maiden budget speech in Parliament after less than a
Govt to rein in State-Owned Enterprises
Government has promised to rein in State -Owned Enterprises (SOEs). Delivering his 2018 Budget in
Gigaba allocates R57 billion towards fee free education
Finance Minister Malusi Gigaba says an additional funding of R57- billion will be allocated towards
Decrease in consumer price inflation
A decrease in consumer price inflation spells good news for South African consumers who will pay a
Ratings agencies to closely monitor Budget speech
Treasury’s Director-General Dondo Mogajane says although South Africa has a new president, he has
Imali Yethu initiative will create transparency between society and treasury
Head of advocacy at Public Service Accountability Monitor and the lead co-ordinator for Imali Yethu
South Africans urged to brace for tax increases
Political parties in Parliament agree that Finance Minister Malusi Gigaba will have an unenviable
EFF threatens to boycott Budget speech
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has threatened to boycott Wednesday’s Budget speech unless
Political parties concerned about possible tax increases
Political parties in Parliament expect Finance Minister Malusi Gigaba to strike a delicate balancing
Graphic highlights key issues expected in Budget Speech
On 21 February 2018, Finance Minister Malusi Gigaba will present the Budget Speech in Parliament at
Gigaba to shed light on fee free education
Finance Minister Malusi Gigaba will reveal how South Africa will afford free higher education for
Gigaba budget to determine whether he stays or goes: analyst
Economist George Glynos says Finance Minister Malusi Gigaba will have to explain how South Africa
Fiscal consolidation is the buzzword for Gigaba’s Budget 2018
South African economists have set their sights on fiscal consolidation and avoiding a credit ratings
SONA done – what’s next for Ramaphosa?
While the general sentiment seems to be positive around newly-elected President Cyril Ramaphosa’s
Eyes on S.African finmin Gigaba amid talk of cabinet reshuffle before budget
South Africa’s Treasury is set to present its 2018 budget to parliament on Wednesday but
Reforms on SOEs bearing fruit: Expert
Investment Analyst Nadir Thokan says Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa’s delegation to the World
Eskom’s new board must clean up mess: Abedian
Economist Iraj Abedian says corruption at Eskom started as far back as when the current Finance
SA serious about growing economy: Gigaba
Finance Minister Malusi Gigaba says government’s decisive action at Eskom is aimed at showing
Gigaba to sell change of ANC leadership at WEF
Finance Minister Malusi Gigaba says the South African delegation to the World Economic Forum in
‘Ramaphosa is capable of stimulating economy’
Finance Minister Malusi Gigaba says Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa is capable of selling the