Free SA: Budget 2026 Must Choose Growth Over Redistribution
As South Africa prepares for the 2026 National Budget Speech to be delivered by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana, Free SA calls on government to make a decisive shift toward fiscal responsibility, economic growth, and meaningful regulatory reform. With debt levels rising, economic growth stagnating, and unemployment remaining among the highest in the world, this Budget […]
Raise the VAT Threshold to R2 Million To Protect Small Businesses & Jobs
Small businesses are the engine of local jobs, community services, and everyday innovation. But many are being squeezed by rising costs and heavy compliance requirements. Free SA is calling on national government to increase the VAT registration threshold to R2 million. This would reduce unnecessary red tape for smaller businesses, help informal and emerging enterprises […]