Explainer: Why amendments to SA’s ‘Money Bills Act’ matter
The amendments to South Africa’s Money Bills Act don’t go far enough – for one, they do not address incoherence in Parliament’s oversight of taxes.
Why Brian Molefe’s return to Eskom can’t be justified
A closer look at the supposed successes of Brian Molefe at the power utility, Eskom, shows that they are not what they have been made out to be.
South Africa has lost a key line of defence against corruption. What now?
It’s no exaggeration to say that the removal of Pravin Gordhan in South Africa, says Sean Mfundza Muller.
Explainer: the nitty-gritty of the annual budget
A lot more goes into the making of the final national budget than many realise. The process involves extensive legalities to ensure public oversight.
Why Parliament’s public finance watchdog failed its mandate on nuclear
The Parliamentary Budget Office’s final report was little more than a summary of other institutions’ work.
