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2025 Budget: Close out period extended to 12 March

Wednesday, February 19, 2025

National Treasury says the embargo on budget documents made available to certain members of the media and economists during the budget lock-up until the Minister was to start his Budget Speech on 19 February 2025, is lifted and reporting thereon is allowed.

Cabinet deliberations will deliver a budget that “works for all”

Wednesday, February 19, 2025

President Cyril Ramaphosa has in a statement on Wednesday evening moved to assure the nation that Cabinet’s continuing deliberations on the 2025 Budget will deliver outcomes that will protect vulnerable citizens and lay a platform for economic growth.

Rainy weather expected to continue 

Wednesday, February 19, 2025

Isolated to scattered showers and thundershowers are expected to continue in parts of the country, the South African Weather Service (SAWS) said on Wednesday.

Citizens outline expectations for Budget 2025

Wednesday, February 19, 2025

Reducing red tape for business and tackling the funding gap for higher education are among the items on the wishlist of ordinary South Africans ahead of Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s 2025 Budget Speech, this afternoon.

Gauteng Legislature bemoans night club incident

Wednesday, February 19, 2025

The Gauteng Provincial Legislature’s Portfolio Committee on Community Safety, has called on law enforcement agencies to ensure those responsible for the inhumane treatment of patrons at ZanZou nightclub in Pretoria, are swiftly apprehended and brought to justice.

All eyes on the Budget: Godongwana to chart SA’s financial future

Wednesday, February 19, 2025

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana takes center stage this afternoon as he delivers the much-anticipated 2025 Budget Speech in Parliament, Cape Town - a moment that will outline South Africa’s economic trajectory for the year ahead.

National Consumer Tribunal fines Cell C  

Wednesday, February 19, 2025

The National Consumer Tribunal has fined mobile network operator Cell C, R500 000, over an international roaming dispute with a client.