Business Watch

Business Watch is a daily feature on East Coast Radio - on-air at 06:40 every weekday. It covers local business-related events. The feature is hosted by economist and award-winning radio producer, WR Van Der Merwe. To have your industry or business featured, send an e-mail to Businesswatch@ecr.co.za
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Sin tax, TFSA and personal income tax - Quick picks from the 2026 Budget Speech

In the 2026 Budget Speech, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana outlines key tax changes affecting South Africans, including sin tax increases on alcohol and tobacco, adjustments to personal income tax brackets and rebates, and a higher VAT registration threshold from R1 million to R2.3 million. The budget also raises the tax-free…
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