The government’s admission that austerity does not work is a small victory for social movements that have long fought against these policies.
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Tax Bracket Over-inflation: How the treasury is forfeiting R198bn a year
The substantial fiscal and social implications of tax bracket over-adjustment demand a comprehensive and transparent public discourse.
Pampering of rich too costly | by Dick Forslund
Speculation is rife in anticipation of next week's budget speech. Will Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan announce tax increases? Might the tax rate for personal income above R617 000 increase to 42 percent? Might it even return to 45 percent for the portion of income...
Tightening the belt | by Amandla! editorial staff
How is it possible for Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan to roll out a huge infrastructure programme requiring billions of rand and to slash the budget deficit (the proportion of government spending to GDP) from ––4.6% to –3% over three years without increasing taxes?...