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Budget highlights

Feb 12 2009 00:26

Fin24.com's wrap of the biggest stories of the National Budget 2009; with insights from economists, business leaders, tax experts and deputy finance minister Nhlanhla Nene.

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Rich outcome for poor

Feb 11 2009 19:22

Black Management Forum president Jimmy Manyi speaks to Fin24.com's James Monteiro on how the budget's focus on low- to middle-income groups is set to benefit SA. Time: 4:18

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Fuel levy to drive food inflation

Feb 11 2009 19:13

SA Chamber of Commerce & Industry consultant Bill Lacey speaks to Ines Schumacher about how the fuel levy introduced in the budget could have a negative impact on food prices. Time: 4:05

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The budget, tax and you

Feb 11 2009 19:05

Fin24.com's Ruan Jooste speaks to Justin Liebenberg from Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr and Ernie Lai King from Deneys Reitz about tax-related matters coming out of this year's budget. Time: 11:33

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Budget 2009 Podcasts

People's budget?

Feb 11 2009 19:07

Fin24.com's Nolulamo Matutu takes to the streets of Johannesburg to find out what South Africans thought of the 2009 national budget. Time: 3:02

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'A realistic budget'

Feb 11 2009 18:49

Deputy Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene speaks to Fin24.com's Ana Monteiro about the challenges government faced with the 2009 budget. Time: 6:41

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'Tax cuts a surprise'

Feb 11 2009 18:14

Sanlam chief economist Jac Laubscher speaks to Fin24.com about individual tax cuts in the budget, which he says are better than expected. Time: 5:42

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Save more, spend less

Feb 11 2009 17:36

Investment solutions economist Chris Hart says the budget should have focused on savings to help reduce the 3.8% budget deficit. Time: 5:41

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Q: Are you satisfied with the way Trevor Manuel has allocated funds in the budget speech?

		Yes, the cut in personal tax is a welcome relief.	63%
		No, he could've allocated more to social spending instead of bailing out SAA.	18%
		It's what I've come to expect.	19%


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