Proposed VAT increase: fiscal necessity or economic catastrophe?
Instead of hiking VAT, the government could fix its tax collection problems, improve state resource management, and stimulate the economy to boost revenue.
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Debt crisis deepens: South Africans using up to 75% of income to repay debt
DebtBusters’ Q4 2024 Debt Index reveals a worsening cash flow crunch, with rising reliance on short-term loans and record-high debt service ratios.
South Africa’s workforce forecast to see average 6% pay rise
Average inflation is expected to be 5.1% in 2024 and 4.8% in 2025 and 2026, according to the Bureau for Economic Research’s latest inflation expectation survey.
Budget 2024: Advice is critical to helping consumers navigate financial pressures
Financial advisers can guide their clients on how to manage the knock-on effect of rising costs without compromising their long-term financial wellness.
