Finance
Procurement Act struck down by Concourt
Parliament failed to allow proper public participation on a new law that the City of Cape Town said creates red tape
Law | 17 September 2026
Fewer people are being convicted for commercial crimes
The NPA’s Specialised Commercial Crimes Unit is underperforming
Chart by The Outlier. Text by Marecia Damons.
Charts | 15 May 2026
Joburg’s financial woes laid bare in scathing letter from finance minister Godongwana
Mayor Dada Morero insists there is “no cause for concern”
By Seth Thorne
News | 7 May 2026
Ten takeaways from today’s budget speech
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana says he’s optimistic about the future
Explainer | 12 November 2025
More than 10-million consumers cannot repay their debt
But there is a silver lining
By The Outlier and GroundUp Staff
Charts | 31 October 2025
Pensioner loses everything on Banxso
The investment platform under scrutiny since April has had its license suspended
By Tori Newby
News | 7 November 2024
No lifeline for teachers as Godongwana warns of “difficult trade-offs”
“Budget cuts kill education” protesters tell Minister of Finance
By Vincent Lali and GroundUp Staff
News | 30 October 2024
Budget: social grants go up, but not as much as inflation
Covid grant budget slashed by R8-billion
News | 22 February 2023
Here’s who qualifies for Cape Town’s indigent support and lower rates
The City says it helps more than 40% of households with free basic services
News | 14 September 2022