My Budget, Gareth Ackerman, chairman, Pick 'n Pay 2008-02-21 11:03:01
Gareth Ackerman’s most prized wish was for finance minister Trevor Manuel to rebuild the message of hope he has so successful relayed in years gone by.
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South Africans all climb up together 2008-02-21 10:44:01
Trevor Manuel has referred to a variety of submissions from the public he had received as part of the Tips for Trevor campaign, among them a 99-page handwritten note from a traditional doctor.
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HIV/Aids and poor take spotlight ahead of 2010 2008-02-21 10:10:01
Finance minister Trevor Manuel yesterday promised billions of rand to help curb a rampant HIV/Aids pandemic, reduce poverty and fight crime as the country prepares to host the 2010 soccer World Cup.
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Incentives to support long-term learnerships 2008-02-21 10:11:01
The treasury is considering options for a wage subsidy to contribute to employment creation, while the department of trade and industry is reintroducing longer-term apprenticeships to improve technical skills.
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My Budget: Arthur Kamp, economist, sanlam Investment Management 2008-02-21 10:30:01
Arthur Kamp said while he would appreciate a tax cut from the finance minister, Trevor Manuel, he thought this was an unrealistic expectation given that economic growth was likely to slow.
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My Budget: Ivan Clark, chairman, Grindrod 2008-02-21 10:00:01
Ivan Clark wanted a good news budget that will lift the pessimism hanging over South Africans. “I think this country needs a shot in the arm commercially,” he said.
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My Budget: Kuseni Dlamini, executive chirman, Richards Bay Coal Terminal 2008-02-21 09:33:01
Kuseni Dlamini was hoping for a “green budget” that would incentivise South Africans to be more environmentally friendly.
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Mqombothi drinkers score again as hikes in other sin taxes match inflation 2008-02-21 09:42:01
Sin taxes have increased broadly in line with inflation, and are therefore not higher in real terms, according to Trevor Manuel.
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My Budget: Ntombi Nhlapo, glass factory owner 2008-02-21 06:00:01
Ntombi Nhlapo wanted the budget to include some respite for small business owners.
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My Budget: Kubi Rama, chief executive, Gender and Media Southern Africa 2008-02-21 08:34:01
Kubi Rama would like the finance minister, Trevor Manuel, to cut tax on basic commodities. She also hopes for some respite on income tax.
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My Budget: Stephen Saad, chief executive, Aspen Pharmacare 2008-02-21 08:25:01
Stephen Saad hoped that Trevor Manuel would clarify some issues raised in the national industrial policy framework.
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St Paul provides ammo to fight tither’s rebate 2008-02-21 06:00:01
St Paul’s letter to the Romans, chapter 13, has been used as justification by Trevor Manuel not to consider granting a tax rebate to people who tithe to their church.
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Almost R7bn for free basic services 2008-02-20 14:03:01
The country's poor and needy have been given a boost when Finance minister Trevor Manuel gave an extra R6,5-billion from his Budget to help provinces provide free basic services.
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Manuel finds Bible backing on tax 2008-02-20 14:12:01
Finance Minister Trevor Manuel has turned to the Bible to trump a suggestion from a devout churchgoer that tithes should be tax deductible.
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SA benefiting from transport programmes 2008-02-20 14:52:01
Investment in the country's public transport system over the past few years is now beginning to pay dividends, Finance Minister Trevor Manuel says.
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R2,2bn for informal settlements 2008-02-20 14:52:01
About R2,2-billion will be spent on upgrading informal settlements.
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R10bn for fight against crime 2008-02-20 14:53:01
There would be more than 200 000 police officers by the end of March 2011, up 22 percent from the 163 000 police officers in 2006/07, as well as more prosecutors, judges and magistrates.
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Age up for child grant 2008-02-20 14:53:01
The age limit for the child support grant will be raised by one year to include 14-year-olds as from January next year.
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Boost for hospitals programme 2008-02-20 14:12:01
The hospital revitalisation programme will receive an additional R2,1-billion over the next three years.
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Fuel price woes for motorists 2008-02-20 14:13:01
The price of petrol and diesel is to increase by 11 cents a litre from April 2.
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Aids treatment set to double 2008-02-20 14:25:01
Additional funding over the next three years could double the number of people on treatment for Aids.
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Expect a sombre budget 2008-02-19 13:00:01
Save electricity and you are bound to be in Finance Minister Trevor Manuel's good books over the next tax year.
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No major tax reforms expected 2008-02-18 14:41:01
Economists generally agree that personal income tax relief is likely to be limited in the finance minister's budget this year as the government has higher priorities.
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 Manuel should scrap Setas, says DA
Manuel's budget to target industrial project funds
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Fat taxes squeeze out savings 2008-02-15 11:38:01
The tax burden on individuals in South Africa has placed huge pressure on savings, making a case for tax collection through higher VAT instead, an economist says.
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Manuel urged to give tax breaks
Proposal to delink VAT, transfer duty confuses
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