The Budget speech comes as many households are under mounting pressure, with inflation eroding purchasing power.
25 February 2026
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana returns to Parliament with the economy under strain and taxpayers on edge. With government finances stretched and little room to manoeuvre, the stakes for Budget 2026 couldn’t be higher.
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South Africa’s wine industry has warned that increases in sin taxes could place pressure on producers, potentially threatening jobs and encouraging illicit alcohol trade.
25 February 2026
As government prepares to outline its fiscal path, attention is turning to whether there are credible plans to stabilise debt and lift economic growth.
25 February 2026
It's D-day for Finance Minister Enoch Godogwana, who will deliver the 2026 Budget Speech this afternoon.
25 February 2026
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana will deliver his Budget Speech on Wednesday at 2pm.
25 February 2026
The problem is manifesting in multiple ways – from government struggling to raise required funds and resorting to increased borrowing, to high-earning taxpayers leaving the country.
24 February 2026
Sars has been trying to expand the tax base for a while. But with unemployment at over 30%, there are not enough people working and able to pay taxes.
24 February 2026
As South Africa prepares for this year's Budget Speech, questions are mounting about the health of the economy and what it means for citizens.
24 February 2026