Budget 2018

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Fiscal discipline

12 March 2018

While there were a lot of areas which caused concern for consumers in the 2018 budget, it seemed as if government was backed into a corner and that former Finance Minister Malusi Gigaba had little choice but to make the tough decisions that will hopefully grow the economy.

What you and your financial adviser should be talking about after the budget speech

08 March 2018

There's been a negative response to the announcements made in the National Budget Speech presented by former Finance Minister, Malusi Gigaba on 21 February 2018. Focusing on the negativity won't deliver any results. The only solution for South Africans now is to take a closer look at their household spending and future financial planning. This will help us to absorb the ever-increasing cost of living, build and protect your wealth.

A budget breakdown with a difference

26 February 2018

Expert panel questions the Ramaphosa honeymoon … and casts doubt on the VAT increase.

VAT increase unavoidable – Allan Gray

23 February 2018

The Budget Speech delivered by Finance Minister Malusi Gigaba was a careful step in the right direction in an environment where hard decisions are imperative.

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