Explainer

Quick explainer: the new inflation target

Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana has announced a new inflation target of 3% a year. What does this mean and why does it matter?

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Explainer | 25 November 2025

Ten takeaways from today’s budget speech

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana says he’s optimistic about the future

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Explainer | 12 November 2025

Explainer: Cape Town’s “pro-poor” budget and its legal challenge

Large commercial property owners take aim at the City’s revenue plan

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Explainer | 11 August 2025

These are our rights when we use medicines

South African law says that we must be informed about our health care options

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Explainer | 4 August 2025

Explainer: BELA and its controversies

We unpick the Basic Education Laws Amendment Act that rocked the Government of National Unity

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Explainer | 4 February 2025