Despite multiple scandals and failed projects, Edwin Sodi’s Blackhead Consulting remains eligible for tenders. Why isn’t it blacklisted yet?

National Treasury has urged fund members to seek financial advice to consider the implications for early pension fund withdrawals.

National Treasury wants allegations of VBS Bank corruption against its former director-general Dondo Mogajane tested in court.

After all the fanfare of a Government of National Unity, it’s time to fix the South African provincial government debt trap.

Government departments are pushing people into poverty by not paying service providers on time, says a National Treasury report.

Starting on 1 September 2024, government anticipates a substantial two-pot retirement windfall from the scheme. Here’s why …

Watch the full version of the ‘Eskom’s financial sustainability is compromised by poor generating performance’ – in a minute.

If National Health Insurance in South Africa is green-lit in tomorrow’s (21 February 2024) budget speech, economists are expecting the worst.

If you’ve been waiting with bated breath for budget speech day 2024, the National Treasury has scheduled it for Wednesday 21 February.

Government could’ve saved you 100s of Rands per month by expanding its VAT-free food items. But, alas, parliament has decided otherwise.

You’d think a career in public office would mean employees skilled at balancing budgets. These are the SA’s government worst over-spenders.

To pay its debts, the country is now in the hole for R2-billion a day. Experts say this will have far-reaching social consequences.

National Treasury on Tuesday gazetted the design specifications for South Africa’s new coins, which will enter circulation later in 2023.

Eskom was exempted from declaring its irregular expenditure. The decision was heavily criticised by many organisations and parties.

National Treasury recently announced that it has exempted Eskom from disclosing irregular and fruitless expenditures.

The Western Cape government said it is pursuing and considering all options to stop Treasury’s Eskom exemption.

Treasury has exempted Eskom from disclosing irregular, fruitless and wasteful expenditure. The EFF accused the ANC of covering up corruption at the power utility.

The exemption, granted for the last financial year and the next two, has been met with criticism from opposition parties and analysts.

North West Treasury has defended the underspending, by saying that the 2022/23 financial year ends on 31 March.

Nehawu will be marching to National Treasury on Wednesday, 22 February. These are the streets you need to avoid in Pretoria Central.

South Africa’s cash-strapped power utility Eskom has asked the National Treasury for R19.5 billion to buy diesel to fuel power plants.

Earlier this year, National Treasury released draft reforms which would allow South Africans to have easy access to their retirement savings

The National Treasury is expected to spend in excess of R800 billion on public sector infrastructure over the next three years.

National Treasury recently released draft reforms which would allow South Africans to have easy access to their retirement savings

SA is taking on another loan. This time, from the World Bank. With it, the government aims to fund its Covid-19 vaccine programme.

After 27 years in the National Treasury, Ismail Momoniat has been appointed Acting Director-General as of 8 June 2022.

Minister Patricia de Lille revealed that there is currently only a budget to build 24 bridges at a cost of R400 million in KZN.

The Young Nurses Indaba Trade Union (YNITU) members will be airing their grievances through a march on 4 May.

Treasury has allocated R1 billion to KZN following the devastating floods and revealed that no further funds will go to the province.

Treasury announced that Dondo Mogajane opted not to extend his contract and will be leaving the department on 7 June.

‘Less than one percent of SA’s exported goods are destined for Ukraine and Russia combined. On the other hand, import flows from both countries are also less than one percent,’ Deputy Minister of Finance David Masondo.

The Economic Freedom Fighters have condemned the R11 billion World Bank loan to the South African government.

South Africa’s National Treasury has released its proposed outline for new laws seeking to tax vaping products.

The South African Special Risk Insurance Association (Sasria) says over R5.8 billion has been paid to looted businesses in KZN and Gauteng.

The SARB and National Treasury says that Tokyo Sexwale and his unknown sponsor must provide evidence of funds allegedly deposited.

Mboweni and the South African Treasury and Reserve Bank rubbished claims made by Tokyo Sexwale about a secret fund that is being stolen from.

The unlikeliness of what we’ve been asked to believe in, in the national budget becomes apparent in the way one starts to suspect a sleight of hand by a magician.

Tens of millions of South Africans are set to feel the pinch of emergency tax hikes next month, as Treasury scrambles to raise funds for the vaccine rollout.

The Moody’s downgrade places SA two notches into junk status, while the Fitch downgrade places the country three notches below junk status.

Ahead of Finance minister Tito Mboweni’s Meduim Term Budget Policy Statement Cosatu has called on Treasury to prioritise spending on infrastructure.

The DA have called for Treasury’s controversial appointment of former journalist Ranjeni Munusamy’s appointment to be reversed.

Munusamy, who is accused of accepting illicit payments from Crime Intelligence officials, has been appointed community outreach officer.

The Medium Term Budget Policy Statement (MDBPS) comes as the country’s economy has been almost completely battered by the COVID-19 pandemic

The Director-General at National Treasury, Dondo Mogajane has expressed concern over the extent of the corruption that has emerged along with the COVID-19 pandemic

In another series of late night tweets, on Tuesday, 1 September 2020, Mboweni emphasised the importance of all relevant stakeholders coming together and playing a role in greater economic value chain

The Infrastructure Fund will be set up and managed by the DBSA, and will be supported by National Treasury, who on Tuesday signed an MOU.

Van Rooyen, a long time supporter of former president Jacob Zuma, has also denied being brought into treasury to destabilise the public purse.

Having led Treasury for more than 10 years, Manuel said Mboweni has the legal power to act against fraud and corruption, beyond simple condemnation

This could be the move that grounds SAA for good. According to reports, Treasury will no longer give the airline the cash it needs to carry on.

National Treasury has announced the approval of a $1 billion emergency assistance loan for South Africa to reduce losses caused by COVID-19.

Abel Sithole will take up the position of Public Investment Corporation (PIC) CEO for a period of five years.

Director General of the National Treasury, Dondo Mogajane, said that employment levels will certainly spike following the COVID-19 crisis.

In efforts to curb the spread of the global pandemic, the government has called on local suppliers to put forth their offers of PPE.

The Department of Public Works is going the extra mile to help SAA stay afloat.

National Treasury and The International Monetary Fund (IMF) find that South Africa’s largest risk is Eskom, and weak economic growth.

There is no way out for the national carrier. If it does not secure R2-billion working capital and commence its restructuring program, it might collapse sooner than we thought.

National Treasury has recently announced that the current economic path is unsustainable with the country facing the triple threat of slow economic growth, unemployment and high rates of inequality.

The three outstanding pre-conditions must be met by March 2020.

The Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement sets out the policy framework for the upcoming 2020 budget.

National Treasury explains that the triple threat of slow economic growth, unemployment and high rates of inequality plague SA.

The Council will meet quarterly before deciding which time work’s best for everyone’s busy schedule, including the President’s.

The South African government sees the success of this transaction to boost investor confidence.

While one hand holds the collection tray, another holds out a flat palm, asking for more. SAA have secured a billion-rand bonanza; but how will it be spent?

SABC reported on the progress of its turnaround strategy, indicating that it needs R2-billion urgently by the end of the month.

Following months of negotiations, ACSA has finally had enough of SA Express’ inability or unwillingness to settle its debt.

There is apparently a scam doing the rounds in which the fraudsters approach companies using David Masondo’s name and offer financial assistance.

The International Monetary Fund is of the opininion that South Africa is perfectly capable of sorting out its own problems without a loan.

The deficit in the Treasury is expected for a further widespread decline, because of the life-line extended to Eskom.

It looks like there is no barrel Eskom won’t scrape the bottom of: The utility are reportedly planning two controversial ways to fund their latest bailout.

The public broadcaster has received the boost it needs to action its turnaround strategy.

The provincial government clarified that if the province would consider renovating both the stadium and the Mmabatho Convention Centre, it would cost an estimated R5 billion for the two projects.

The Cape Town mayor says the city already complies with the cost-cutting regulations and wants national government to be held to the same standard.

National Treasury’s municipal cost containment regulations are a step in the right direction but not enough, according to concerned citizens.

New municipal cost containment regulations have suggested mayors should use public transport more often and severely restricted the use of consultants.

The National Treasury have revealed that over R50 billion of debt is owed by municipalities in South Africa, and they’ve identified the worst offenders.

If you find yourself in the bad books of Busisiwe Mkhwebane, she’s going to kak you out publicly. Here’s why she’s upset with Eskom, SANDF and the Treasury.

It’s possible that Tito Mboweni caused a bigger row before the budget speech rather than after it: He’s accused of undermining Busisiwe Mkhwebane.

Mboweni is set to brave one of the toughest budget speeches in democratic South Africa.

Lindiwe Sisulu has told the media that South Africa wants to help Zimbabwe alleviate the spiraling debt it owes to creditors. Bailout incoming.

If you don’t ask, you don’t get, right? The SA Treasury has revealed they’ve turned down a request from Zimbabwe for a monster loan.

A protective cover for consumers.

Anyone hoping for a VAT reduction in the near future – all of us, really – will be left disappointed following Tuesday’s decision.

Auditor-General (AG) Kimi Makwetu is revealing the rot in every government department.

The plastic bag levy has raised something close to R2-billion, yet somehow, South Africa still faces a plastic pollution crisis.

Who is Jan Gilliland, we hear you ask? There’s a fresh face at the state capture inquiry on Monday, and he’s got plenty of tea to spill.

Momoniat suggested that there should be a parliamentary process to appoint the SARS commissioner.

If you thought last week’s testimony was explosive, the week ahead for the state capture inquiry looks even more intriguing.

Mathebula also touched on the little control his office had on the fluctuation of costs related to tenders.

Registered NSFAS students have often complained about the scheme not paying them on time or sometimes failing to pay altogether.

Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene will be meeting with the department and portfolio committee on Tuesday to discuss the financial impact of the new RABS bill.

The list of products set to be added to the VAT zero-rated list has finally been released by National Treasury.

It will be interesting to find out how a bank collapsed with R1.5bn in municipal funds…

The think tank’s director says this would save the fiscus billions of Rands yearly.

Despite its financial woes, the national carrier has been delving deep into its pockets.

Floyd is unhappy with how his words have been interpreted.

Race relations definitely don’t seem to be on the up…

Dodgy deals everywhere!

National Treasury has publically criticised Viceroy over the “reckless” release of the “self-serving” Capitec report. We have the details.

Michael Sachs has walked away, after being ‘undermined’ by political inteference

Many have been left scratching their heads after it was revealed National Treasury dished out another R2bn bailout. This time to Gauteng Roads Department.