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As we mark UN Day, we reflect on the importance of partnerships and research in driving inclusive economic growth in South Africa. Through the Southern Africa – Towards Inclusive Economic Development (SA-TIED) programme, UNU-WIDER, National...
October 2024
In the media
A working paper from SA-TIED, " Tax Financing Options for New Social Protection Instruments," was recently featured by Bloomberg Law. The study challenges traditional views on VAT increases, suggesting that when the additional revenue is...
September 2024
Blog
South Africa's unemployment rate stands at a staggering 32.1% —one of the highest in the world. Coupled with an alarming poverty rate, where nearly half of the population lives below the poverty line, the socioeconomic...
October 2024
Labour market and inequality
Blog
On 25 May 2023, three-year-old Neyamiah James died after extended electricity outages in Johannesburg caused her home oxygen machine to run out of backup power. On 4 March 2023, Yengiwe Mthimunye died after being turned...
SEPTEMBER 2024
Macro-fiscal analysis
In the media
An article based on the SA-TIED Working Paper ' Taxing Top Incomes in the Emerging World' was recently featured in Business Times. The article examines the impact of South Africa’s 2017 top marginal tax rate...
AUGUST 2024
Public revenue
News
On 2 August 2024, SA-TIED research was presented at a Government Technical Advisory Centre seminar that reflected on the state of South Africa's economy, 30 years into democracy. Joshua Budlender, a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at...
AUGUST 2024
Labour market and inequality
Macro-fiscal analysis
In the media
As part of a Women’s Month feature, Ayanda Hlathswayo, Acting Chief Data Analytics Officer at National Treasury and SA-TIED Workstream Lead, was recently interviewed on Money Web, where she shared valuable insights into the ongoing...
AUGUST 2024
Labour market and inequality
In the media
SA-TIED research on the gender wage gap has been highlighted in two recent articles addressing the unique challenges faced by women in South Africa. Both features underline how the wage gap and broader social issues...
AUGUST 2024
Labour market and inequality
Blog
South Africa faces a dual challenge of limited fiscal space—the need to raise sufficient revenues to finance public services—and high levels of inequality. One possible solution is to raise tax rates on the rich. If...
August 2024
Public revenue
Blog
In recent years, governments worldwide witnessed a surge in debt levels . According to the Institute of International Finance, global debt reached a staggering USD 315 trillion in early 2024 , with sizable increases in...
AUGUST 2024
Macro-fiscal analysis
News
The National Treasury Climate Resilience Symposium, held in Pretoria from 15–17 July 2024, marked a key moment in South Africa's journey toward sustainable development. The symposium brought together a diverse range of stakeholders, including policymakers...
JULY 2024
Climate and energy
News
The Southern Africa – Towards Inclusive Economic Development (SA-TIED) programme hosted the SA-TIED, National Treasury Secure Data Facility (NTSDF) data lab roadshow at the North-West University campus in Potchefstroom, South Africa, on 23 July 2024...
July 2024
Enterprise development
Public revenue
Labour market and inequality
Blog
As a young data developer responsible for mining and analysing the administrative tax data provided to researchers through the SA-TIED programme, I am acutely aware of the economic challenges faced by the average South African...
July 2024
News
The Presidency and National Treasury, in collaboration with the Southern Africa Towards Inclusive Economic Development (SA-TIED) programme, hosted a successful two-day conference on Operation Vulindlela (OV) from 25 to 26 June. The conference, held under...
JUNE 2024
Reform implementation
News
An important contingent of UNU-WIDER supported research will be presented at the 80th Annual Congress of the International Institute of Public Finance held at the Prague University of Economics and Business in Czech Republic on...
August 2024
Public revenue
In the media
In his latest article covered by Business Live, Philippe Burger discusses tackling fiscal fatigue in South Africa. He examines government finances and fiscal policy, highlighting the factors behind rising public debt, including low GDP growth...
JUNE 2024
Macro-fiscal analysis