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Economics wish list for SONA 2018

15 February 2018 | General

South Africa has already seen #Ramaprogress.

Pre-Budget 2018 commentary by Mazars: Treasury's options for recovery are running out

15 February 2018 | Budget 2018

Treasury will need to think outside the box this year if it is to make any meaningful difference to its current revenue shortfall, estimated to currently stand at around R50.8 billion. This is according to David French, Tax Consulting Director at Mazars, who says that, ahead of the 2018 Budget Speech, Treasury’s options to raise revenue are becoming increasingly limited.

We need to grow, our time has come

15 February 2018 | General

Optimism has entered the South African market like a breath of fresh air with Jacob Zuma resigning last night.

Budget 2018: Treasury faces biggest challenge yet in plugging widening funding deficit – Grant Thornton

14 February 2018 | Budget 2018

The National Treasury has never before had such a big challenge as it does this year in having to plug a seemingly continuously growing funding gap in its Budget vote later this month, from a shrinking pool of resources. It may be left with little choice but to squeeze the trusty ‘golden goose’ even further.

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If you had to hazard a guess, when do you reckon the COFI Bill will be signed into law?

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2026, as promised 2027 looks more likely Impossible to say More consultation needed

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