The important question in a democratic setting is who gets to pay taxes and how they connect to the well-being of its ...

The reason for the abrupt cancellation was the failure of the minister to get cabinet approval for the proposal to raise ...

In one of the few opportunities legislators get to publicly address the president every year, who got their facts right?

Finance Minister's proposed VAT increase from 15% to 17% faces strong criticism from farming associations and economic ...

Recent data shows the monthly income South Africans need to live a ‘decent life,’ covering basic necessities and allowing for ...

A 2% increase in VAT would hit poor people the hardest, although the undelivered budget speech added some foods to the zero-rated basket.

In one of the few opportunities legislators get to publicly address the president every year, who got their facts right?

While the Treasury’s mooted 2 percentage point VAT increase is now on hold pending another sitting of Parliament on 12 March, Daily Maverick examined the data. The impact could be devastating, ...

With food prices climbing, many South Africans are turning to cheaper, often less nutritious options just to fill their stomachs. However, there are still ways to eat healthily on a small budget: Buy ...