South Africa Mail & Guardian
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 17:19:11 +0000Economists split on whether 2026 budget marks a real turning point
The growth outlook is insufficient to alter unemployment dynamics, some argued
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 15:18:12 +0000Political parties criticise budget speech amid stagnant growth
Parties and labour organisations have slammed the 2026 Budget for failing to tackle low growth, high unemployment, and municipal distress, while cautiously welcoming tax relief and social grant increases
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 15:00:00 +0000Godongwana financially backs Ramaphosa’s tough talk on crime
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has signalled increased spending on peace and security in his budget speech from R268.2 billion in 2025/26 to R291.2 billion in 2028/29. The allocation follows President Cyril Ramaphosa’s announcement in his State ...
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 14:27:56 +0000Ekurhuleni’s moment: Why a University of Applied Science cannot wait
The establishment of the Ekurhuleni University of Applied Science and Innovation represents more than a regional project. It is an opportunity to address inequality, strengthen industrial renewal and invest in the next generation of technical talent
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 14:22:15 +0000Social Grants get R292.8bn boost
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has confirmed increases to social grants, including old-age, disability and child support, supporting 26.5 million South Africans amid high unemployment.
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 13:56:48 +0000EU holds Uganda to human rights standards, good governance
Nations must abide by the international instruments and agreements principles and values like democracy, human rights observation and good governance to enjoy international trade, investments and diplomatic relations
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 13:47:19 +0000How domestic consumption is powering the Chinese economy
China is at a high-water mark of domestic confidence. The Year of the Horse has shown that the engine of internal demand is not just idling — it is running at high gear
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 13:42:00 +0000South Africa to earmark R1.58 trillion towards social services
National treasury officials said the costing for the deployment of soldiers in crime-affected areas — as announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa, his Sona, had not yet been done
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 13:32:21 +0000Seeking to profit from privatising prisons misses the point
The only evidence Muller presents that “Prisons abroad are being run efficiently and humanely with much clearer accountability” are the examples of the GEO company and the unrelated privatisation of cemeteries. Let us be clear about GEO – it is...
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