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- 2012-01-30 Business opposes tax to bolster municipalities_Business Report (36Kb)
- 2012-01-27 Real governance takes political will_Mail&Guardian (71Kb)
2011
- 2011-11-04 Drive for more ARVs for expectant moms_Sowetan Live (74Kb)
- 2011-11-04 Minister begins groundwork for NHI_Business Day (48Kb)
- 2011-10-30 DG urges state to cut spending_Fin24 (44Kb)
- 2011-10-17 Government wants electricity pricing rethink_Business Day (48Kb)
- 2011-10-12 Low income housing in cities will reduce carbon_TimesLive (64Kb)
- 2011-09-28 State to spend R2 trillion on fixing up SA_Business Report (62Kb)
- 2011-09-22 Business tax punted to help councils_Fin24 (30Kb)
- 2011-08-16 Social grant weakened effect_Business Day (48Kb)
- 2011-08-15 Child grants cushioned blow_BuaNews (17Kb)
- 2011-08-15 Challenges on the road to National Health Insurance_Sunday Independent (60Kb)
- 2011-07-20 Funding of smaller municipalities_Cape Argus (38Kb)
- 2011-05-31 Watch public sector wage hikes_TimesLive (32Kb)
- 2011-05-31 Commission urges densification of cities_Business Day (45Kb)
- 2011-05-30 SA economy set to grow_BuaNews (34Kb)
- 2011-05-30 Inefficient SA cities slated_Fin24 (36kB)
- 2011-05-30 Increasing wage demands not sustainable_Eye Witness News (24Kb)
- 2011-04-29 Bill steers clear of tribal land issue_Business Report (31Kb)
- 2011-04-04 Financial and Fiscal Commission of South Africa_Asian Tribune (82Kb)
- 2011-03-02 Finance body warns NHI will knock GDP_Business Day (47Kb)
- 2011-02-28 Impending legislation will empower Parliament_Mail & Guardian (50Kb)
- 2010-11-09 Municipalities still foundering_Times Live (71Kb)
- 2010-11-03 Commission says tax hikes may be on cards_Business Day (141Kb)
- 2010-10-20 Municipalities using flawed fiscal support system_Business Day (12Kb)
- 2010-10-20 Municipalities funding systems need make-over _Bua News (249Kb)
- 2010-10-20 Municipal funding formula flawed_Citizen (63Kb)
- 2010-07-09 Nudging the numbers-national budget_Financial Mail (652Kb)
- 2010-06-02 Financial and Fiscal Commission_Myrepublica (75Kb)
- 2010-05-25 FFC warns on REDs_Business Day (58Kb)
- 2010-05-25 Electricity changes should be reviewed_Weekend Post (48Kb)
- 2010-05-25 Commission congratulates government_Eye Witness News (66Kb)
- 2010-05-24 Call for municipal courts to enhance revenue_Times Live (61Kb)
- 2010-05-20 Financial and Fiscal Commission Media briefing_Gov Online (62Kb)
- 2010-03-10 Football scores-World Cup can bring diverse economic benefits_Business Report (83Kb)
- 2010-02-26 Cutbacks threaten health education - Business Day (61Kb)
- 2010-02-19 Fiscal Commission cautions against using debt - Business Day (92Kb)
- 2009-07-02 Bay recruitment programme (92Kb)
- 2009-06-15 The leaks that could sink governments proposed (56Kb)
- 2009-06-12 Changes for the better (672Kb)
- 2009-06-02 Co-ordination needed to fix potholed local roads (56Kb)
- 2009-05-29 Watchdog warns against centralisation trend (56Kb)
- 2009-05-29 Provinces should have more say on revenue (60Kb)
- 2009-03-17 Cape Town to quiz regulator (48Kb)
- 2009-02-26 Fuel levy unsuited to funding metros (36Kb)
- 2009-02-25 FFC calls for good local tax at municipal level (60Kb)
- 2008-11-07 Municipalities lack capacity expertise (48Kb)
- 2008-08-15 Widening the purse (608Kb)
- 2008-04-13 Empty stomachs stifle hunger for knowledge (548Kb)
- 2007-10-15 Fiscal Commission advises on FIFA infrastructure (44Kb)
- 2007-09-28 Tripping up (204Kb)
- 2007-09-04 Finance watchdog posts R3m loss (56Kb)
- 2007-08-23 Sensible advice (48Kb)
- 2007-08-23 Asmal rights report rings the changes (48Kb)
- 2007-05-30 World Cup won't block services - commission (304Kb)
- 2007-05-30 2010-besteding plaas nog druk op lopende rekening (104Kb)
- 2007-03-01 Fiscal body gets Manuel's hackles up (780Kb)
- 2007-02-23 State fiscal commission lock horns (388Kb)
- 2007-02-23 Call for verification of fiscal assumptions (264Kb)
- 2007-02-05 Komitee erken FFK se rol-Die Burger (736Kb)
- 2006-11-21 A fresh look at our watchdogs (124Kb)
- 2006-05-16 Scant welfare priorities criticised (360Kb)
- 2006-05-16 Report slams handling of treasury grants (1.1Mb)
- 2006-05-16 Inept spending threatens health care (740Kb)
- 2006-02-16 The caring balancing act Robinson (80Kb)
- 2004-09-03 Funds baton passed on_Financial Mail (584Kb)
- 2004-08-25 Renosi Mokate takes up the fiscal baton_Star (632Kb)
- 2004-08-13 Manuel wants debate on constitution_This Day (276Kb)
- 2004-08-11 Blaming apartheid past isn't enough, says Morobe_Star (400Kb)
- 2004-07-07 State cautioned against using output budgeting_Star (752Kb)
- 2004-07-02 Report points to hazards in municipal borrowing_Star (436Kb)
- 2004-06-30 Mokate to head fiscal commission_Star (200Kb)
- 2004-06-30 Consumer to cough up tax to cover loss to councils_Star (140Kb)
- 2004-02-23 Provinces feel pinch of soaring welfare costs_BDay (440Kb)
- 2003-07-18 Provinces review revenue allocation_Star (328Kb)
- 2003-06-20 Minister open to debate on financial commission_ Star (280Kb)
- 2003-05-28 FFC joins call for better data_Star (352Kb)
- 2003-05-20 Provincial perfection_Business Day (488Kb)
- 2003-05-20 Fiscal watchdog suggests what government should prioritise_Business Day (612Kb)
- 2003-05-19 Government should administer social grants_Business Day (492Kb)
- 2003-03-07 How equitable share formula works_Daily Dispatch (348Kb)
- 2003-03-04 Body calls for clarity on contingency fund_Business Day (464Kb)
- 2002-05-03 Municipalities will have to start pulling their weight_Star (360Kb)
- 2002-05-02 Creation of social security agency to promote equal access mooted_Business Day (404Kb)
- 2002-05-02 Commission recommends single agency for all social grants_Star (168Kb)
- 2002-03-01 A place in the sun_Financial Mail (702Kb)
- 2002-02-26 Financial commission predicts provinces will shift into deficit_Business Day (472Kb)
- 2001-10-31 Treasury has restructuring reservations_The Star (304Kb)
- 2001-09-12 FFC speaks out against municipal legislation_Business Day (412Kb)
- 2001-08-31 Wings of Fiscal and Financial Commission to be clipped_Financial Mail (672Kb)
- 2001-08-21 ANC amendment stirs provincial hornets nest_Business Day (544Kb)
- 2001-07-13 Finance reports lack of commitment_Weekly Mail & Guardian (500Kb)
- 2001-07-05 Does SA still need fiscal commission_Business Day (576Kb)
- 2001-06-17 Provinces should levy taxes_City Press (276Kb)
- 2001-05-11 To raise or to bury_Business Day (204Kb)
- 2001-05-10 Morobe's jobs spark debate_Business Day (328Kb)
- 2001-01-224 Commission critical of sidelining by government_Business Day (112Kb)
- 2000-12-13 Sharing national cash_Sowetan (324Kb)
- 2000-11-09 Govt ditches proposed new funds formula_Business Day (88Kb)
- 2000-10-11 Report could get govt out of hot water_Business Day (380Kb)
- 2000-08-22 New system to allocate funds to the provinces_Sowetan (136Kb)
- 2000-08-21 Tensions simmers between govt and its institutions_The Star (224Kb)
- 2000-06-01 Next budget cycle launched with revenue proposals_ The Star (192Kb)
- 1996 - FFC Recommendations Unrealistic (244Kb)
- 1996 - Provinces should raise own revenue (640Kb)
- 1996 - Western and Northern Cape likely to get less (368Kb)
- 1996 - Varying tax rates for the provinces proposed (368Kb)
- 1996 - Provincial tax rates proposed (196Kb)
- 1996 - New tax threat to pay packets (332Kb)
- 1996 - Constitution could allow provinces a surcharge (384Kb)
- 1996 - Commission to probe past-era levies (408Kb)
- 1996 - Regional powers and another tax (272Kb)
- 1996 - Heavier taxes under new plan (316Kb)
- 1996 - Gauteng questions its budget allocation (560Kb)
- 1996 - Bill to curb govt (436Kb)



