Enoch Godongwana

OUTA Urges SA Finance Minister to Tackle Corruption in Budget Speech

In S.A, the Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse urges Finance minister Enoch Godongwana to prioritise the fight against corruption and financial mismanagement in next week’s revised budget speech. The organisation criticised the government for failing to tackle wasteful spending and poor financial management, which could improve the national budget by 500-billion-rand annually. OUTA CEO Wayne Duvenage expects meaningful changes in the upcoming budget:

6 March, 2025 32

South Africa

South African Local Government Association Proposes Zero-VAT on Water and Electricity

South Africa's Local Government Association has proposed the zero-VAT-rating of essential items like water and electricity. SALGA's Sabelo Gwala says taxing luxury goods will increase government revenue, suggesting a staggered VAT approach. This comes ahead of Finance minister Enoch Godongwana’s revised budget next Wednesday following disagreements over a potential VAT increase. Gwala warns that a blanket VAT hike would have severe consequences:

5 March, 2025 38

Oshiwambo

Minister yemona Enoch Godongwana ota manitha o budget

O cabinet ka South Africa okati ominista yemona Enoch Godongwana okwa tegelelwa a manithe o budget omanga inaayi tulwa mopaalamende mo 12 March. Shika osha landula emanitho lyoshigongi showina sha ningwa ohela,oku tala omagwedhelepo giilyo komikalo omihwepo dho Budget yo 2025-2026. O SABC oya lopota kutya shika osha landula oshigongi shilwe sha ningwa mo 24 Febuluali,moka omupresitend Cyril Ramaposa a tulapo ospan yoominista tayi kwatelwa komeho komupevi presitend Paul Mashantile […]

4 March, 2025 15

South Africa

SA Finance Minister Urges Global Action on Tax Reforms

S.A Finance minister says much more work still needs to be done to ensure all countries implement international tax reforms. Enoch Godongwana was speaking on the sidelines of the G20 Finance Ministers’ and Central Bank Governors’ meeting in Cape Town on Wednesday.

27 February, 2025 29

Oshiwambo

Ominister yemona mo South Africa oya pumbwa oku longekidha o budget yili hwepo

O Free Market Foundation mo South Africa oyati okuundulila komeho oshopopiwa sho budget otashi pitika ominsta yemona Enoch Godongwana ethimbo opo a longekidhe o budget tayi opalele oonkalo dhopaliko dha palamena oshilongo. Oongundu mepangelo lyuukumwe wopashigwana odha tindi ethaneko lya minister oku ndjekapo o VAT noo % 2,noku etitha oshipopiwa sho budget shuundulilwe ko 12 March.

20 February, 2025 24

South Africa

BOSA in S.A says Budget Delay Shows Chaos in Unity Government

Build One South Africa says the postponement of Finance minister Enoch Godongwana’s budget speech on Wednesday, demonstrated the chaos within the government of national unity. The budget was postponed for the first time since 1994 after cabinet members pushed back against a proposed two-percent value-added-tax hike. BOSA’s spokesperson, Roger Solomons, says the government has put the economy in jeopardy and transparency and clarity are now needed: Meanwhile, the unprecedented […]

20 February, 2025 54

South Africa

S.A Finance Minister Accuses Cabinet of Leaking VAT Hike Plans

S.A Finance minister Enoch Godongwana has accused some cabinet ministers of leaking plans for a VAT increase to the media. In a media briefing, Godongwana said the government of national unity will work towards an agreement before the budget is presented on 12 March:

20 February, 2025 51

South Africa

In S.A, Minister of Finance will table 2025 budget on 12 March

South Africa's Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana has confirmed that the 2025 budget will be tabled on 12 March, following additional deliberations within the cabinet. The budget speech was initially set for yesterday, but government decided to delay it to allow further discussions. Godongwana told the media the delay is in line with the Public Finance Management Act, which allows for a postponed presentation in exceptional circumstances:

20 February, 2025 39

South Africa

SA Union Criticizes Government for Neoliberal Policies

The South African Federation of Trade Unions says the government of national unity continues to champion neoliberal economic policies that actively undermine job creation. Saftu’s spokesperson, Newton Masuku, says ahead of Finance minister, Enoch Godongwana’s budget speech today, they are demanding an immediate reversal of austerity measures. Meanwhile, the Public Servants Association says it expects Godongwana to present a budget that prioritises economic growth, job security, and the strengthening […]

19 February, 2025 49