Gordhan explains fuel hike
The high price of oil and the weaker rand have contributed to the higher cost of fuel, Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan said on Thursday.
The high price of oil and the weaker rand have contributed to the higher cost of fuel, Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan said on Thursday.
"Gordhan did enough to balance government spending and revenue given the tough economic conditions."
Minister Pravin Gordhan's Budget will have no impact on the residential market, Herschel Jawitz said.
The introduction of a carbon tax may not be enough to address climate change, Greenpeace said.
Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan has opened the door to several DA policies, the party said on Wednesday."Gordhan did enough to balance government spending and revenue given the tough economic conditions."Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan has opened the door to several DA policies, the party said on Wednesday.
Here are the highlights of the 2013 Budget that Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan has announced. 
Individuals will benefit from R7 billion in personal income tax relief.
Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan has announced personal tax cuts - how much will you save?
Smokers and drinkers will have to cough and splutter up more for their vices in 2013. 
Setting up a chief procurement office in the National Treasury has begun, the Finance Minister said.
Employer contributions to employee retirement funds will be treated as a taxable fringe benefit.
A carbon tax will come into effect from 2015, Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan announced.
As expected, education will receive the biggest slice of this year's budgetary pie.
Pravin Gordhan has announced more funding for embattled transport agencies Prasa and Sanral.
Pravin Gordhan says there is limited room for expansion, yet significant opportunities for change.
Tax incentives for youth and people employed in the special economic zones are on the cards.An employment tax incentive to support young job-seekers was highlighted in the 2013 Budget.
