Blog posts in South African Economy

In a slow-moving economy or a recession, people generally try to limit their spending and not engage in any uncalled-for risks that might put their future financial goals in jeopardy. There are several types of risks that everyone should avoid during a recession. But, do you know that starting a business isn't one of them in the same sense as other risks?

How the SA Government influences the Economy? We take a look at factors like tax and government spending. Can you conclude the key takeaway?

In the 2016 Budget speech, the South African Government affirmed its commitment to the SA economy as plans to close the gap between spending and revenue and the implementation of a blueprint for stronger economic growth is underway. Is this a commitment that will take SA higher?

Social grants are, as you might already know, money given by our Government to an individual or group to pay for something that is needed, or that is helpful to the outcome of a specific situation. Are they sustainable within the current economic state?

​The current condition of the South African economy is almost like a house of cards with multiple linkages in between – it will either remain standing or it will tumble down. Is there something you can do as a citizen to boost the South Africa economy and see economic recovery?

​Among the sin taxes that the South African government places on commodities such as alcohol and tobacco, you can now include a sugar tax. What does this mean for every day South Africans?

With South Africa at risk of falling into a recession and having its credit rating downgraded to junk, we still have a pretty remarkable Nation. Yes, there are tons of

South African Tax Amendments aren't just passing thoughts Paying taxes is on everyone’s mind, and seldom in a good way. Knowing some brief facts about our tax

The hardest thing to understand in the world is income tax - Albert Einstein Whether Albert Einstein real

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