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Infrastructure – some post-Budget thoughts for trustees, by Tshepiso Appie at Mergence Investment Managers
Infrastructure naturally enough featured large in the 2026 Budget, much as it was also highlighted in the State of the National Address. The Finance Minister said that government...
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Infrastructure – some post-Budget thoughts for trustees, by Tshepiso Appie at Mergence Investment Managers
Infrastructure naturally enough featured large in the 2026 Budget, much as it was also highlighted in the State of the National Address. The Finance Minister said that government...
10 Ways the National Budget will impact you, by Jurgen Eckmann, at Consult by Momentum
The 2026 National Budget – delivered by an upbeat Enoch Godongwana – seemed chocablok with good news. A credit rating upgrade! Removal from the FATF grey list! Debt finally stabilising after...
PwC Tax Alert Budget 2026: Driving reform for growth
Revenue figures Gross tax revenue for 2025/26 has been revised upwards, with the tax-to-GDP ratio increasing to 25.9%. Improved collections in VAT, corporate income tax and fuel levies...
Budget 2026: Stable for government, still tight for households, by Sebastien Alexanderson at National Debt Advisors
For the first time in nearly two decades, South Africa’s national finances are showing signs of discipline. Debt is stabilising. The deficit is shrinking. In his budget speech, Minister Enoch...
National budget review: Fiscal arithmetic quietly winning, by Momentum Investments
Despite the complexities of governing under a nascent Government of National Unity (GNU) and fresh off last year's dramatic fiscal hiccup, when coalition tensions over a proposed value-added...
Old Mutual comments on the 2026 Budget
Markets likely to welcome disciplined, growth-focused Budget, by Izak Odendaal, Investment Strategist, Old Mutual The Budget should be well received by markets, particularly given its clear...
The 2026 Budget: A clear shift towards SME led growth, by Pat Mokgatle at BDO
SMEs are finally being recognised for what they truly are – the backbone of the South African economy. It is encouraging to see that the 2026 Budget has deliberately incorporated...
2026 Budget: A good news story, by Carla Rossouw, head of tax, Allan Gray
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana delivered the 2026 Budget speech on Wednesday, 25 February, remaining steadfast in his earlier assurances that the government had no plans to introduce major...
Consumers face mounting pressure under quiet fiscal tightening, by Lizl Budhram, Old Mutual Personal Finance
Lizl Budhram, Head of Advice at Old Mutual Personal Finance The consensus in the run-up to the 2026 National Budget is that a combination of economic growth, low inflation, and...
Retirement decisions under the spotlight
Adv John Simpson, FAIS Ombud With Minister Enoch Godongwana set to deliver his budget speech on 25 February 2026, and with the end of the tax year fast approaching on 28 February 2026...
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