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ARTICLES RELATING TO: BUDGET 2012

Economy

Sars to clamp down on tax dodgers

Apr 16 2012 14:49

The SA Revenue Service will set up a unit to ensure high net worth individuals become more tax compliant, says Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan.

Economy

SA's state, household spending rises

Mar 19 2012 10:34

Spending growth in the economy was up in the fourth quarter last year, boosted both by the state and households, according to SA Reserve Bank data.

Economy

Gordhan: Levy can't cover roads build

Mar 13 2012 17:46

Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan says if the fuel levy is reserved for road construction, it will need a tax hike of R1 per litre to cover construction costs.

Barometer

Consumers remain backbone of SA economy

Mar 09 2012 07:00

The production side of SA's economy has dampened as export demand wanes, but consumer spending is still the main driver of economic growth in most provinces.

Budget 2012

Nuclear cost not yet clear

Feb 28 2012 14:52

The R300bn allocated in the budget for building new nuclear power plants is not the final amount for the project, says Energy Minister Dipuo Peters.

Economy

Nuclear cost not yet clear

Feb 28 2012 14:52

The R300bn allocated in the Budget for building new nuclear power plants is not the final amount for the project, says Energy Minister Dipuo Peters.

Budget 2012

No victimisation in budget - Gordhan

Feb 26 2012 15:50

Finance minister Pravin Gordhan has hit back at commentators who labelled the 2012 budget as vindictive and a "deadly cocktail".

Economy

Invisible but painful taxes

Feb 26 2012 15:45

Middle- and high-income groups have for the past 10 years paid more than 40% of their gross income in taxes and so-called invisible taxes.

Budget 2012

Tender watchdog to crack whip

Feb 26 2012 11:26

The newly-created position of chief procurement officer is meant to sniff out tender irregularities and fight procurement fraud.

Budget 2012

SA's safety net

Feb 24 2012 07:45

Social grants stabilise SA at a small cost, says an economist.

Budget 2012

Gordhan puts firm lid on spending

Feb 22 2012 15:13

A narrower budget deficit is likely to reassure the markets that the government is keeping spending in check.

Bonds

Bonds gain on narrower deficit

Feb 22 2012 14:36

Government bonds rose after Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan forecast a smaller-than-expected budget deficit for the financial year.

Budget 2012

Smokers, drinkers to choke on hike

Feb 22 2012 14:34

The price of a packet of cigarettes will go up by more than 55c and spirits will cost R6 more for 750ml.

Budget 2012

Tax breaks for small business

Feb 22 2012 14:31

The tax threshold for small businesses and micro-enterprises will be increased.

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