We are expecting to finally hear from Finance Minister, Enoch Godongwana tomorrow as he’ll finally be delivering his budget speech in the National Assembly. The proposed 2% VAT increase is still a NO from many organisations and political parties. So, what can we expect to cut tomorrow? To help us answer this question, I am joined on the line by…

GUEST: Avias Ngwenya, Vice President – Economics at Nortons Inc

We are expecting to finally hear from Finance Minister, Enoch Godongwana tomorrow as he&rsquo;ll finally be delivering his budget speech in the National Assembly. The proposed 2% VAT increase is still a NO from many organisations and political parties. So, what can we expect to cut tomorrow? To help us answer this question, I am joined on the line by&hellip;
GUEST: Avias Ngwenya, Vice President &ndash; Economics at Nortons Inc

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Budget Speech build-up: Economists suggest areas to cut ahead of budget

COSATU's support for the ANC faces a potential test ahead of the 2026 local government elections, with the federation's affiliates seeking mandates from their members on whether they should back the ANC, the SACP or seek another way forward. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… 

GUEST: Matthew Parks, COSATU Parliamentary Coordinator

COSATU's support for the ANC faces a potential test ahead of the 2026 local government elections, with the federation's affiliates seeking mandates from their members on whether they should back the ANC, the SACP or seek another way forward. For more on this, I am joined on the line by&hellip;&nbsp;
GUEST: Matthew Parks, COSATU Parliamentary Coordinator

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Yesterday, the US announced an expansion of secondary sanctions it hopes will sever every economic lifeline sustaining Iran, as US President, Donald Trump's administration struggles to resolve the war that has pushed energy prices higher. US Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent, unveiled what he described as an "economic D-Day" that aims to give a final warning to countries to cut their business ties with Iran or risk having key companies and entities cut off from the dollar-based financial system. 

GUEST: Dr. Oscar van Heerden, Senior Research Fellow and Research Associate at the University of Johannesburg’s Centre for African Diplomacy and Leadership

Yesterday, the US announced an expansion of secondary sanctions it hopes will sever every economic lifeline sustaining Iran, as US President, Donald Trump's administration struggles to resolve the war that has pushed energy prices higher. US Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent, unveiled what he described as an "economic D-Day" that aims to give a final warning to countries to cut their business ties with Iran or risk having key companies and entities cut off from the dollar-based financial system.&nbsp;
GUEST: Dr. Oscar van Heerden, Senior Research Fellow and Research Associate at the University of Johannesburg&rsquo;s Centre for African Diplomacy and Leadership

Global Watch: US unveils ‘economic D-Day’ of sanctions to isolate Iran 

Political parties are increasingly using a mix of traditional media, digital platforms and social media to communicate with voters. As political messaging becomes more targeted and immediate, parties are adapting their strategies to reach different audiences, shape public opinion and drive voter engagement. 

GUEST: Tebogo Ditshego, CEO of Ditshego Media

Political parties are increasingly using a mix of traditional media, digital platforms and social media to communicate with voters. As political messaging becomes more targeted and immediate, parties are adapting their strategies to reach different audiences, shape public opinion and drive voter engagement.&nbsp;
GUEST: Tebogo Ditshego, CEO of Ditshego Media

Budget Speech build-up: Economists suggest areas to cut ahead of budget

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