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Government reigns in public service spending

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Government will maintain its expenditure ceiling and contain the public service compensation budget as a push is made to retain fiscal discipline, the National Treasury said on Wednesday.

Budget deficit widens to 4.3%

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The budget deficit for the 2018/19 financial year is expected to widen to 4.3% of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) – which is higher than the 2018 Budget estimate of 3.8%.

Attacks on Auditor General staff condemned

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Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) Dr Zweli Mkhize has condemned attacks and acts of intimidation on staff of the Auditor-General of South Africa (AGSA).

Reforms to boost the economy

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Government on Wednesday announced the proposed reprioritisation of R32.4 billion over the next three years as part of reforms to boost the South African economy.

Weekend rains fill up Gauteng dams

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The Gauteng dams have recorded a whopping 98% level following heavy rains in most parts of the province last weekend, making the dams the fullest in the country.