RANKING THE ANALYSTS: Emlyn Flint retains his top position
Judges are impressed by the young analysts’ reports and the hard work they put into compiling them
RANKING THE ANALYSTS: Methodology based on stringent confidential processes
The industry’s biggest players were used to conduct survey
RANKING THE ANALYSTS: Industry urged to boost talent at black firms
Barriers to transformation in the sector will be addressed through the application of new laws and practices
Tax hikes and pain: brutal times demand brutal measures
The budget works hard to rein in debt while protecting the poor, but it’s bad news for the rich
PENSIONS: Some progress
Nedlac annuity talks bogged down, but budget generally signals positive news for pensions industry
EDUCATION: Finding the funds for fees
Gigaba’s self-congratulatory move to fund free higher education for students from poor families comes with sacrifices
TELECOMMUNICATIONS: Drought after the flood
Broadband and digital migration spending take the brunt of cutbacks as SA Post Office prepares to reap benefits of huge cash injection. But not everyone is ...
HEALTH: NHI still somewhere on the distant horizon
But health promotion levy, which taxes sugary beverages, will be implemented from the beginning of April
SOCIAL GRANTS: On the brink of desperation
DA says 6.6% increase in child grants will not be enough to counteract Vat hike and the effects of inflation
CHARLENE LACKAY: Rethinking engagement
Instead of sneezing in a thunderstorm, firms should be brave enough to experiment
PERSONAL FINANCE: Tightening the tax screws
The increasing burden on South Africans in some income classes is close to reaching a tipping point
TRANSFER DUTY: No relief for home buyers
Transfer duty rates have not been changed, partly because revenue from property sales was lower than expected
LAND & AGRICULTURE: Speeding up the transfer
More money for redistribution but some doubters still fear the state retains smash-and-grab ambitions
VAT: Filling the revenue hole
While some believe the Vat increase was inevitable and necessary, others say there are better ways to make up the shortfall
CORPORATE TAX: All eyes on incentives
Companies get a break with no tax increase, but government has a few tricks up its sleeve
PROVINCES: Less for services
Provincial and local governments take a hit as Gigaba makes trade-off for free higher education
JUSTICE: Security gets a helping hand
Ipid’s allocation of R158.5m will address weaknesses in its internal controls and boost its case-management system
HUMAN SETTLEMENTS: Getting value via title deeds
Government plans to unlock an estimated R180bn of value for low-income home owners
PERSONAL TAX: Some relief but it’s slight
Bad news for the rich: increased duty will squeeze more money from high-value estates
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