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Fuel levy 'will hike food prices'

Feb 11 2009 21:10

The higher fuel levy will have an adverse impact on consumers and business alike, says an industry expert.

Nene: 'SA must be realistic'

Feb 11 2009 19:26

Treasury's decision to hike up spending even though tax revenues are set to decline in 2009 has been informed by reality, says Deputy Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene.

Budget And Business

Construction firms cheer budget

Feb 11 2009 20:16

Some JSE-listed construction companies have lauded Finance Minister Trevor Manuel's budget speech as "good news" which will add to job creation.

Budget And Opinion

Tax cuts surprise on upside

Feb 11 2009 18:42

The R13.6bn relief to individual taxpayers announced in the 2009 national budget is more than was expected considering the subdued economic climate, says an economist.

Budget And Economy

'Too little done for savings'

Feb 11 2009 17:53

No decisive moves were made to improve SA's savings rate in the 2009 budget review, something the country needs to reduce its deficits, says an economist.

Budget And You

Shock over big fuel levy hike

Feb 11 2009 17:34

There has been outrage over the largest-ever increase in the fuel levy, announced in the national budget.

Budget And Opinion

Budget gets lukewarm welcome

Feb 11 2009 18:12

While political parties are angry about the billions being spent on SAA, the new budget has generally been welcomed.

Budget And You

Surprising tax relief welcomed

Feb 11 2009 17:34

The significant and unexpected relief granted to individuals in the new budget has been welcomed.

Budget And Business

New tax rules for medical costs

Feb 11 2009 17:07

Government has announced that medical scheme contributions will cease to qualify as tax-free fringe benefits.

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Relief for mining sector

Besieged local mines won't have to deal with the mining royalties regime this year.

Over 20 000 tips for Trevor

The "dysfunctional" Sars call centre, anti-retroviral treatment and tax on whiskey feature.

Booysen: Big risks remain

SA could easily enter a phase of negative growth, Absa's outgoing CEO has warned.

Stimulus - will market rise?

Joe Meyer takes a look at what the charts say about the US economic stimulus package.

Tales of woe at Mining Indaba

The mining sector has been hit by more retrenchments and discontinued operations.

'Don't sell SA homes, Caprice!'

Caprice shouldn't get her bikini in a twist over the property market, says an expert.

Budget And Opinion

Manuel 'hints' at leaving

Feb 11 2009 16:14

Finance Minister Trevor Manuel has given a striking hint that his thirteenth budget could well be his last.

Budget And Economy

SAA gets R1.6bn bailout

Feb 11 2009 16:19

South African Airlines is to get a cash injection from government to help it meet the costs of restructuring and to ensure financial stability.

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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.	18%