Podcast appearances and mentions of enoch godongwana

Stephen Grootes speaks to the Minister of Finance, Enoch Godongwana, about the budget speech, and they analyze some of the big announcements that came out of it. In other news, there is a special broadcast of the bilateral relations meeting between President Cyril Ramaphosa and President Donald Trump in Washington D.C. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering you thought-provoking insights to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape.    Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Money Show Listen live Primedia+ weekdays from 18:00 and 20:00 (SA Time) to The Money Show with Stephen Grootes broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show, go to https://buff.ly/7QpH0jY or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/PlhvUVe Subscribe to The Money Show Daily Newsletter and the Weekly Business Wrap here https://buff.ly/v5mfetc The Money Show is brought to you by Absa     Follow us on social media   702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702   CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/Radio702 CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Business Leadership South Africa sê indien Suid-Afrika volhoubare openbare besteding wil bereik, sal hy moet groei om staatsinkomste uit te brei. Die minister van finansies, Enoch Godongwana, gaan die nasionale begroting die 21ste die derde keer in die parlement voorlê. BLSA se uitvoerende hoof, Busiswe Mavuso, het aan Newzroom Afrika gesê hoewel dit goed is dat die begroting bevraagteken word, moet die regering die politieke moed hê om ongewilde besluite te neem:

John Maytham is joined by public law attorney Michael Evans to unpack his five point plan for rescuing South Africa’s struggling municipalities. With only 13 percent of municipalities achieving clean audits in 2024 and over R107 billion owed to Eskom and water boards, Evans outlines practical structural reforms including cutting the number of municipalities, banning cadre deployment, and changing coalition governance rules to restore service delivery and local accountability ahead of the 2026 elections. Follow us on:CapeTalk on Facebook: www.facebook.com/CapeTalkCapeTalk on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@capetalkCapeTalk on Instagram: www.instagram.com/capetalkzaCapeTalk on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567CapeTalk on X: www.x.com/CapeTalkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There've been voices raised around the failure, twice, of finance minister Enoch Godongwana to pass a 2025 budget through parliament, each time trying in vain to slip in a VAT increase to cover for the ANCs inability to grow the economy. We should not, the argument goes, be flinging mud at an institution so central to our democracy, actually mentioned in the Constitution, whatever the politics may be. That's just nonsense, veteran financial journalist and former Treasury spokesman Jabulani Sikhakhane tells Peter Bruce in this edition of Podcasts from the Edge. “To whom much power is given, much is expected,” says Sikhakhane. “We criticise the judiciary so why would you not criticise the Reserve Bank or the National Treasury? The judiciary is a creation of the Constitution too. I don't think they should be protected. To disagree with the Reserve Bank or the Treasury about policy or the decisions they makes very healthy for democracy.”

Motheo Khoaripe speaks to Khaya Sithole, independent analyst about the R2 billion guarantee approved by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana to secure Ithala Bank's retail depositors, amid controversy and opposition from KwaZulu-Natal finance MEC Francois Rodgers. In other interviews, Faro Co- Founder Amber Penney chats about how the startup Faro is using AI to tackle the fashion industry's waste problem by giving last season's stock a new lease on life, offering affordable premium fashion to consumers. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering you thought-provoking insights to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape.Thank you for listening to The Money Show podcast.Listen live - The Money Show with Stephen Grootes is broadcast weekdays between 18:00 and 20:00 (SA Time) on 702 and CapeTalk. There’s more from the show at www.themoneyshow.co.za Subscribe to the Money Show daily and weekly newslettersThe Money Show is brought to you by Absa. Follow us on:702 on Facebook: www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702702 on Instagram: www.instagram.com/talkradio702702 on X: www.x.com/Radio702702 on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@radio702CapeTalk on Facebook: www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: www.instagram.com/capetalkzaCapeTalk on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567CapeTalk on X: www.x.com/CapeTalk See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Die minister van Finansies, Enoch Godongwana, gaan die 2025-begroting op 21 Mei weer ter tafel lê. Dit volg na 'n besluit om die voorgestelde BTW-verhoging van 0.5-persentasiepunte om te keer. Godongwana het aan die media gesê die hersiene begroting sal bygewerkte fiskale projeksies, leningsplanne en inkomsteberamings insluit. Dit sal volledig met die kabinet en politieke partye in die regering van nasionale eenheid bespreek word:

President Cyril Ramaphosa sê die begrotingsdooiepunt wat nou opgelos is, is nie 'n rede vir die verwydering van minister van Finansies, Enoch Godongwana nie. Daar was verskeie oproepe dat die minister afgedank moet word oor die dooiepunt wat hom nou noop om die begroting vir die derde keer op 21 Mei ter tafel te lê. Dit is 'n ongekende stap sedert 1994. Ramaphosa het gister by Cosatu se Werkersdag-herdenking in Mpumalanga gesê die silwer randjie van die dooiepunt is 'n meer deursigtige begrotingsproses:

Motheo Khoaripe speaks to Khaya Sithole, an independent analyst, about the R2 billion guarantee approved by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana to secure Ithala Bank's retail depositors, amid controversy and opposition from KwaZulu-Natal finance MEC Francois Rodgers. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering you thought-provoking insights to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape. Thank you for listening to The Money Show podcast. Listen live - The Money Show with Stephen Grootes is broadcast weekdays between 18:00 and 20:00 (SA Time) on 702 and CapeTalk. There’s more from the show at www.themoneyshow.co.za Subscribe to the Money Show daily and weekly newsletters The Money Show is brought to you by Absa. Follow us on: 702 on Facebook: www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: www.instagram.com/talkradio702 702 on X: www.x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@radio702 CapeTalk on Facebook: www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: www.instagram.com/capetalkza CapeTalk on X: www.x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Graeme Raubenheimer is in conversation with Ndumiso Kubheka, Chief Economist at KH Research Equity Partners, about South Africa’s delayed national budget and the economic fallout of a scrapped VAT hike. Afternoon Drive with John Maytham is the late afternoon show on CapeTalk. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic, and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30 pm. CapeTalk fans call in, in an attempt to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham Listen live – Afternoon Drive with John Maytham is broadcast weekdays between 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) https://www.primediaplus.com/station/capetalk Find all the catch-up podcasts here https://www.primediaplus.com/capetalk/afternoon-drive-with-john-maytham/audio-podcasts/afternoon-drive-with-john-maytham/ Subscribe to the CapeTalk daily and weekly newsletters https://www.primediaplus.com/competitions/newsletter-subscription/ Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: www.facebook.com/CapeTalk   CapeTalk on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@capetalk   CapeTalk on Instagram: www.instagram.com/capetalkza  CapeTalk on X: www.x.com/CapeTalk  CapeTalk on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Minister van Finansies, Enoch Godongwana sê net president Cyril Ramaphosa het die gesag om hom uit sy amp te verwyder. Dit kom te midde van negatiewe openbare en politieke reaksie oor die voorgestelde BTW-verhoging. Godongwana het aan die media gesê dat die regering, totdat die nuwe begroting goedgekeur is, onder tussentydse reëls sal funksioneer wat die gebruik van tot 45-persent van verlede jaar se begroting toelaat:

To unpack what we can expect from the Treasury’s briefing and what this means for the country's finances and future planning, Africa is joined by EWN Parliamentary Correspondent Babalo Ndenze. Follow us on:CapeTalk on Facebook: www.facebook.com/CapeTalkCapeTalk on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@capetalkCapeTalk on Instagram: www.instagram.com/capetalkzaCapeTalk on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567CapeTalk on X: www.x.com/CapeTalkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Africa Melane is joined by Accountant, Academic, Activist and Independent Analyst, Khaya Sithole, to discuss the re-tabling of South Africa’s 2025 Budget Review with a focus on what it means for public spending, tax policy, and economic stability. Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s decision to reverse the proposed VAT hike and maintain the rate at 15% has sparked fresh debate within the Government of National Unity and among key stakeholders. Follow us on:CapeTalk on Facebook: www.facebook.com/CapeTalkCapeTalk on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@capetalkCapeTalk on Instagram: www.instagram.com/capetalkzaCapeTalk on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567CapeTalk on X: www.x.com/CapeTalkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Africa Melane is joined by veteran politician and author Tony Leon to unpack revelations from his new memoir Being There: Backstories from the Political Front. Leon, South Africa’s longest-serving leader of the official opposition and former ambassador, offers a candid, insider account of the high-stakes negotiations that led to the formation of the Government of National Unity (GNU). Follow us on:CapeTalk on Facebook: www.facebook.com/CapeTalkCapeTalk on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@capetalkCapeTalk on Instagram: www.instagram.com/capetalkzaCapeTalk on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567CapeTalk on X: www.x.com/CapeTalkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Clement Manyathela and the listeners discuss calls for the resignation of Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana. They also reflect on Donald Trump’s 100 days. The Clement Manyathela Show is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station, weekdays from 09:00 to 12:00 (SA Time). Clement Manyathela starts his show each weekday on 702 at 9 am taking your calls and voice notes on his Open Line. In the second hour of his show, he unpacks, explains, and makes sense of the news of the day. Clement has several features in his third hour from 11 am that provide you with information to help and guide you through your daily life. As your morning friend, he tackles the serious as well as the light-hearted, on your behalf. Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Clement Manyathela Show. Listen live – The Clement Manyathela Show is broadcast weekdays between 09:00 and 12:00 (SA Time) on 702 https://www.primediaplus.com/station/702 Find all the catch-up podcasts here https://www.primediaplus.com/702/the-clement-manyathela-show/audio-podcasts/the-clement-manyathela-show/ Subscribe to the 702 daily and weekly newsletters https://www.primediaplus.com/competitions/newsletter-subscription/  Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702   702 on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702  702 on Instagram: www.instagram.com/talkradio702  702 on X: www.x.com/Radio702  702 on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@radio702  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Die Activists and Citizens Forum sê hy verwerp geheel en al die oproepe om die bedanking van die Minister van Finansies, Enoch Godongwana. Godongwana het verlede week aangekondig die 0,5 persent BTW-verhoging word teruggetrek. Woordvoerder van die Forum, Dennis Bloem, sê in plaas van Godongwana, doen hulle 'n beroep dat die hele parlement ontbind word en nuwe verkiesings gehou word:

Thabo Shole-Mashao, standing in for Clement Manyathela, and the listeners discuss the reversal of the proposed VAT hike, sparking tension between the GNU parties. The Clement Manyathela Show is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station, weekdays from 09:00 to 12:00 (SA Time). Clement Manyathela starts his show each weekday on 702 at 9 am taking your calls and voice notes on his Open Line. In the second hour of his show, he unpacks, explains, and makes sense of the news of the day. Clement has several features in his third hour from 11 am that provide you with information to help and guide you through your daily life. As your morning friend, he tackles the serious as well as the light-hearted, on your behalf. Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Clement Manyathela Show. Listen live – The Clement Manyathela Show is broadcast weekdays between 09:00 and 12:00 (SA Time) on 702 https://www.primediaplus.com/station/702 Find all the catch-up podcasts here https://www.primediaplus.com/702/the-clement-manyathela-show/audio-podcasts/the-clement-manyathela-show/ Subscribe to the 702 daily and weekly newsletters https://www.primediaplus.com/competitions/newsletter-subscription/  Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702   702 on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702  702 on Instagram: www.instagram.com/talkradio702  702 on X: www.x.com/Radio702  702 on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@radio702  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Maytham speaks with Ferial Haffejee, Associate Editor at Daily Maverick, about her incisive analysis of South Africa’s fragile Government of National Unity (GNU). Drawing from her recent article, Haffejee argues that a late-night deal between the National Treasury and the DA, culminating in the withdrawal of a proposed VAT hike, was not just a fiscal decision, but a political lifeline that may have saved the GNU from unravelling Follow us on:CapeTalk on Facebook: www.facebook.com/CapeTalkCapeTalk on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@capetalkCapeTalk on Instagram: www.instagram.com/capetalkzaCapeTalk on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567CapeTalk on X: www.x.com/CapeTalkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on The Midday Report, host Mandy Wiener breaks down the top stories making headlines. Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has acted swiftly to introduce new legislation in Parliament aimed at reversing the planned value-added tax (VAT) hike, set to take effect in just six days. In other news, four prison wardens are expected to apply for bail in the Bloemfontein Magistrate’s Court today. The officers were arrested on Tuesday in connection with the alleged murder of an inmate. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) has ruled against the City of Johannesburg regarding an eviction order. And it's a Friday, so sport and good things too. All this and more. Listen live - The Midday Report with Mandy Wiener is broadcast on weekdays from noon to 1pm on 702 and CapeTalk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Clement Manyathela speaks to Helen Zille, the DA federal council chairperson; Lindsay Dentlinger, EWN Parliamentary Correspondent and Lukhona Mnguni, a political analyst as they unpack the processes to follow, following the minister’s announcement. The Clement Manyathela Show is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station, weekdays from 09:00 to 12:00 (SA Time). Clement Manyathela starts his show each weekday on 702 at 9 am taking your calls and voice notes on his Open Line. In the second hour of his show, he unpacks, explains, and makes sense of the news of the day. Clement has several features in his third hour from 11 am that provide you with information to help and guide you through your daily life. As your morning friend, he tackles the serious as well as the light-hearted, on your behalf. Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Clement Manyathela Show. Listen live – The Clement Manyathela Show is broadcast weekdays between 09:00 and 12:00 (SA Time) on 702 https://www.primediaplus.com/station/702 Find all the catch-up podcasts here https://www.primediaplus.com/702/the-clement-manyathela-show/audio-podcasts/the-clement-manyathela-show/ Subscribe to the 702 daily and weekly newsletters https://www.primediaplus.com/competitions/newsletter-subscription/  Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702   702 on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702  702 on Instagram: www.instagram.com/talkradio702  702 on X: www.x.com/Radio702  702 on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@radio702  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Renowned News 24 Journalist Carol Paton joins John Maytham to unpack the political and legal tightrope walk behind South Africa’s potential VAT U-turn. After weeks of uncertainty, there’s now broad consensus among parties in the Government of National Unity that the planned 0.5% VAT hike should be scrapped. But doing so isn’t straightforward. Follow us on: CapeTalk on Facebook: www.facebook.com/CapeTalkCapeTalk on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@capetalkCapeTalk on Instagram: www.instagram.com/capetalkzaCapeTalk on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567CapeTalk on X: www.x.com/CapeTalkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Die DA sê finansminister Enoch Godongwana se besluit om die BTW-verhoging van 'n 0,5-persentasiepunt te skrap, is ʼn draaipunt in die stryd om Suid-Afrikaners teen ongeregverdigde finansiële laste te beskerm. Die party sê hy het ʼn voorstel van Godongwana se prokureurs ontvang om buite die hof te skik oor sy interdik-aansoek teen die verhoging. Die voorsitter van die party se federale raad, Helen Zille, sê die minister sou dit nie omgekeer het as dit nie vir die DA was nie:

Die DA het bevestig dat die minister van Finansies, Enoch Godongwana, se prokureurs die party genader het om buite die hof te skik. Dit hou verband met die DA se aansoek in die Hooggeregshof om ʼn interdik te kry teen die BTW-verhoging. Godongwana het intussen in ʼn verklaring gesê hy het besluit om die BTW-verhoging van 0,5-persentasiepunte terug te trek. Die voorsitter van die DA se federale raad, Helen Zille, sê hulle vergader vandag met ʼn hoëvlak-ANC-afvaardiging:

Bongani Bingwa speaks with Willie Aucamp, DA National Spokesperson, about Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana's decision to suspend the proposed 0.5 percentage point VAT increase. They discuss the DA's stance and implications of this move 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, and holds those in power to account on your behalf. The team bring you all you need to know to start your day Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa Find all the catch-up podcasts here https://www.primediaplus.com/702/702-breakfast-with-bongani-bingwa/audio-podcasts/702-breakfast-with-bongani-bingwa/ Listen live - 702 Breakfast is broadcast weekdays between 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) https://www.primediaplus.com/station/702 Subscribe to the 702 daily and weekly newsletters https://www.primediaplus.com/competitions/newsletter-subscription/  Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702   702 on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702  702 on Instagram: www.instagram.com/talkradio702  702 on X: www.x.com/Radio702  702 on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@radio702  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bongani speaks with Columnist and Analyst Khaya Sithole and Adjunct Associate Professor at Wits School of Government Richard Calland for their insights on Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana's announcement to withdraw the proposed 0.5 percentage point VAT increase. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, and holds those in power to account on your behalf. The team bring you all you need to know to start your day Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa Find all the catch-up podcasts here https://www.primediaplus.com/702/702-breakfast-with-bongani-bingwa/audio-podcasts/702-breakfast-with-bongani-bingwa/ Listen live - 702 Breakfast is broadcast weekdays between 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) https://www.primediaplus.com/station/702 Subscribe to the 702 daily and weekly newsletters https://www.primediaplus.com/competitions/newsletter-subscription/  Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702   702 on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702  702 on Instagram: www.instagram.com/talkradio702  702 on X: www.x.com/Radio702  702 on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@radio702  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bongani Bingwa speaks with Atholl Trollip, Action SA Parliamentary Leader about Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana's decision to suspend the proposed 0.5 percentage point VAT increase. They discuss Action SA's stance and implications of this move. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, and holds those in power to account on your behalf. The team bring you all you need to know to start your day Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa Find all the catch-up podcasts here https://www.primediaplus.com/702/702-breakfast-with-bongani-bingwa/audio-podcasts/702-breakfast-with-bongani-bingwa/ Listen live - 702 Breakfast is broadcast weekdays between 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) https://www.primediaplus.com/station/702 Subscribe to the 702 daily and weekly newsletters https://www.primediaplus.com/competitions/newsletter-subscription/  Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702   702 on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702  702 on Instagram: www.instagram.com/talkradio702  702 on X: www.x.com/Radio702  702 on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@radio702  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bongani Bingwa speaks with Hillary Joffe, Editor-at-Large at Business Day, as the International Monetary Fund lowers global growth forecasts, warning of a fundamental reset in the global economic system. While Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana projected 1.9% GDP growth for South Africa in 2025, the IMF now expects as little as 1% amid global uncertainty triggered by shifting U.S. trade policies. With South African officials, including Godongwana and SARB Governor Lesetja Kganyago, in Washington for the G20 finance track, global economic stability hangs in the balance. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, and holds those in power to account on your behalf. The team bring you all you need to know to start your day Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa Find all the catch-up podcasts here https://www.primediaplus.com/702/702-breakfast-with-bongani-bingwa/audio-podcasts/702-breakfast-with-bongani-bingwa/ Listen live - 702 Breakfast is broadcast weekdays between 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) https://www.primediaplus.com/station/702 Subscribe to the 702 daily and weekly newsletters https://www.primediaplus.com/competitions/newsletter-subscription/  Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702   702 on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702  702 on Instagram: www.instagram.com/talkradio702  702 on X: www.x.com/Radio702  702 on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@radio702  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dennis Davis joins John Maytham to unpack the DA and EFF’s court challenge to Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s VAT hike. Davis, a retired judge and constitutional law expert, explains why the case matters, what’s at stake in terms of parliamentary process, and how the outcome could shape future tax legislation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Political analyst Dr Ntsikelelo Breakfast joins John Maytham to unpack the implications of the Democratic Alliance’s decision to vote against Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s budget in Parliament. With the ANC securing enough support to pass the fiscal framework without its main GNU partner, questions are mounting over the DA’s continued role in the coalition. Dr Breakfast explores the possible political realignments, the risks for national governance, and what this moment reveals about the fragility of the Government of National Unity.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Maytham is joined by economist Dr Kenneth Creamer to unpack what’s at stake for South Africa’s economy if the Government of National Unity unravels. He explains why this year’s budget speech was one of the most consequential since 1994 and how political tensions could derail key fiscal processes. As Parliament moves into crucial stages of budget approval, Creamer explores the risks to investor confidence, public spending and economic recovery.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Die DA sê hy sal vandag stukke by die Wes-Kaapse Hooggeregshof indien om onder meer die Parlement se goedkeuring van die 2025/2026 nasionale begroting te betwis. Die begroting is goedgekeur met 194 stemme teenoor 182 stemme. Willie Aucamp van die DA sê hulle het die voorstelle van die minister van Finansies, Enoch Godongwana, insluitend die BTW-verhoging teengestaan. Hy sê hulle het onderhandel vir wysigings wat ekonomiese groei en werkskepping sou verseker, want dit is wat Suid-Afrika nodig het.

Tony Leon joins John Maytham to critique the ANC’s last-minute budget negotiations. He argues that the turmoil could have been avoided had the party honoured the June 2024 statement of intent signed under the Government of National Unity. Leon discusses Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s decision to bypass GNU signatories, the implications for coalition trust, and what the budget wrangling reveals about the ANC’s governance.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Clement Manyathela speaks to Karabo Khakhau, the DA's national spokesperson, and Tshidi Madia, EWN’s associate editor as they discuss the ongoing negotiations between the ANC and DA on the proposed budget by the Minister of Finance.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the national budget vote looming and the country watching closely, the ANC and DA appear to be on the brink of a deal that would secure passage of a highly contentious budget — including a 0.5% increase in VAT. Pieter du Toit, Assistant Editor of Investigations at News24 and author of The Super Cadres, The Stellenbosch Mafia, and The ANC Billionaires, joins John Maytham to unpack the latest behind-the-scenes negotiations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ActionSA sê hy verwerp enige belastingverhogings wat hardwerkende Suid-Afrikaners dwing om te betaal vir die wanbestuur van die regering van nasionale eenheid en die korrupsie wat die land uitgehol het. Minister van Finansies, Enoch Godongwana, het die DA se rol in die bevordering van die inkorting van inkomstebelasting-kategorieë bekend gemaak. ActionSA se Alan Beesley sê dit is nog 'n las op hardwerkende Suid-Afrikaners, van wie reeds verwag word om te betaal vir die regering se korrupsie, onnoselheid en vermorsing:

Die minister van finansies, Enoch Godongwana, het verlede week in sy begrotingsrede 'n aankondiging oor BTW-vrygestelde produkte gemaak. Charles de Wet, belastingkenner by ENS Africa, verduidelik die besonderhede. Volg RSG Geldsake op Twitter

Clement Manyathela chats to Stephen Grootes, who is the host of the Money Show and Tshidi Madia, who is the EWN Associate Politics Editor to discuss the political implications of the budget speech.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Maytham is joined by DA leader John Steenhuisen to unpack the party’s firm opposition to Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s latest budget. The discussion delves into the controversial VAT increase, the R60 billion budget shortfall, and the alternative solutions the DA is proposing to avoid placing further strain on South Africans. Steenhuisen outlines his party’s stance within the Government of National Unity (GNU) and explains why the DA refuses to support the budget in its current form.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Premier of the Western Cape, Alan Winde, joins John Maytham to discuss the province’s reaction to Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s National Budget. With a proposed VAT increase and a R60 billion budget shortfall, Winde shares his concerns about the impact on businesses, households, and service delivery in the Western Cape.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AfriForum sê die regering se weiering om besnoeiings in te stel, ondanks wydverspreide teenstand teen die verhoging in BTW, sal nou ernstige druk plaas op alle Suid-Afrikaners. Die minister van Finansies, Enoch Godongwana, het BTW met 0,5-persentasiepunte verhoog vir vanjaar sowel as volgende jaar. Louis Boshoff van AfriForum sê die regering het eenvoudig voorstelle ignoreer oor uitgawe-besnoeiings, insluitend die verkleining van die kabinet en die privatisering van staatsinstellings:

Die ANC gee voorkeur aan die uitbreiding van die BTW-vrye mandjie om voedselonsekerheid te voorkom en minderbevooregdes teen stygende lewenskoste te beskerm. Hierdie voorstel word vervat in finansminister Enoch Godongwana se begroting. ANC sekretaris-generaal Fikile Mbalula het die ANC se verbintenis beklemtoon om die werkersklas te beskerm teen ekonomiese ujitdagings.

Die Studenteforum sê duisende studente kan nie toegang kry tot gehalte hoër onderwys nie weens finansiële beperkings, maar die finansminister, Enoch Godongwana, het verkies om die krisis te ignoreer. Die minister het gister 'n hersiene begroting in die Parlement ter tafel gelê. Nhongo Solo van die forum sê baie studente kan nie onderrig, verblyf of leerbronne bekostig nie, wat lei tot hoë uitvalkoerse en hulle toekomstige ekonomiese geleenthede beperk.

Die MK-party verwerp die begroting ten sterkste, veral die verhoging in BTW met 1 persent oor die volgende twee jaar. Die minister van Finansies, Enoch Godongwana het die nasionale begroting gister in die Nasionale Vergadering ter tafel gelê. Die MK-party se adjunkpresident, John Hlophe, sê wat nodig is, is 'n onmiddellike verskuiwing na 'n dapper begroting wat mense eerder as wins en ontwikkeling eerder as skuld vooropstel:

Die minister van Finansies, Enoch Godongwana, het 5 miljard Suid-Afrikaanse rand bewillig ter ondersteuning van die Suid-Afrikaanse Nasionale Weermag se vredespogings in die Demokratiese Republiek die Kongo. Dit vorm deel van die breër toekenning van 9 miljard rand vir sekerheidsfunksies, insluitend befondsing vir korrektiewe dienste. Godongwana het tydens sy begrotingstoespraak gesê pogings om die weermag te moderniseer sal voortgaan, om te verseker die land kom sy plaaslike en internasionale verpligtinge na:

Die Internasionale Monetêre Fonds sê om Suid-Afrika se finansiële volhoubaarheid te beskerm, is ʼn meer ambisieuse fiskale bestendiging nodig om skuld te verminder. Die finansminister, Enoch Godongwana, sal vandag sy begrotingsrede lewer. Die IMF se verteenwoordiger in Suid-Afrika, Tidiane Kinda, het Dinsdag by ʼn webinaar gepraat wat deur die Mapungubwe Instituut vir Strategiese Besinning aangebied is. Hy stel voor die regering verminder staatsondernemings se bedryfskoste deur hervormings.

AfriForum vra die minister van Finansies, Enoch Godongwana, om vandag die ANC se versoek vir belastingverhogings in sy begroting te verwerp. Die burgerlike organisasie, ekonome en sakeleiers vra eerder verlagings in staatsbesteding as belastingverhogings. Louis Boshoff van AfriForum vra die kabinet moet verklein, staatsampsdraers se salarisse verminder, verkwistende uitgawes besnoei en staatsinstellings geprivatiseer word om belastingbetalers se las te verlig:

Burgerlike organisasies, insluitend Pay The Grants, vra president Cyril Ramaphosa om die minister van Finansies, Enoch Godongwana, tereg te wys oor sy uitlatings in Sondag se Sunday Times. Nathan Taylor van Pay the Grants sê die minister se uitlatings mislei die publiek oor die begrotingstoewysing aan die noodverligtingstoelaag. Hy sê die minister saai onmin tussen die armes terwyl hy die Nasionale Tesourie se voorkeurbeleide voorop stel:

Die voorsitter van die parlementêre staande komitee oor bewilligings, Mmusi Maimane, sê die land se basiese probleem is nie BTW nie, maar die gebrek aan groei wat die afgelope dekade gemiddeld 1 persent was. Die minister van Finansies, Enoch Godongwana, lewer môre sy begrotingsrede nadat dit verlede maand uitgestel is weens ʼn geskil in die regering van nasionale eenheid oor ʼn voorgestelde BTW-verhoging van 2 persent. Maimane sê moeilike besluite moet oor die regering se besteding en doeltreffendheid geneem word:

Die minister van Finansies, Enoch Godongwana, sê baie moet nog gedoen word om te verseker dat alle lande internasionale belastinghervormings instel. Hy het by die G20-vergadering van ministers van Finansies en Sentrale Bankbestuurders in Kaapstad gepraat. Godongwana sê die instelling van wêreldwye minimum belasting is 'n belangrike stap om 'n regverdiger en meer volhoubare belastingstelsel te bereik wat alle lande sal bevoordeel:

Die kommissaris van die Suid-Afrikaanse Inkomstediens, Edward Kieswetter sê die verhoging van belastinginkomste moet begin met die versterking van invorderingsvermoë, en nie belastingverhoging nie. Hy het 'n paneelbespreking van G20-vergaderings oor makro-ekonomiese kwessies in Kaapstad toegespreek. Die finansminister, Enoch Godongwana, kon nie die nasionale begroting indien nie, omdat die regering van nasionale eenheid nie saamgestem het oor 'n 2 persent verhoging in BTW nie. Kieswetter sê belastingverhogings het gevolge.

Die sekretaris-generaal van die ANC, Fikile Mbalula sê persone wat kabinetsbesprekings laat uitlek, moet wetlik tot verantwoording geroep word. Dit volg ná berigte dat die kabinet die minister van Finansies, Enoch Godongwana se hersiene begroting verwerp het omdat dit nie werkbaar is nie. 'n Spesiale kabinetsvergadering het Maandag die uitgestelde begroting bespreek, insluitend 'n voorgestelde BTW-verhoging van twee-persent. Mbalula sê die wette wat die kabinet beheer, is steeds van toepassing: