Fiscal Matters - Financial and Fiscal Commission South Africa

Fiscal Matters

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Fiscal Matters, simplifies and unpack research findings, policy proposals and recommendations of the Financial and Fiscal Commission enabling public engagement on public finance and fiscal matters. Through insightful dialogue with experts, policymakers, researchers, business leaders and civil society, Fiscal Matters cut through the jargon to the heart of the issues and provide key insights, independent analysis on key policy issues and challenges facing public finance and public policy in South Africa within a global context.

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Fiscal Matters - Financial and Fiscal Commission South Africa

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What is unemployment and how is it really measured? 01.04.2024 6:14

What is unemployment and how is it really measured? Follow Financial and Fiscal Commission research intern Ongezwa Ngotana as she unpacks the nuts and bolts of the concept of unemployed, how it is measured by economists and some of the strategies of addressing it.

In Conversation with Deputy Speaker Lechesa Tsenoli 22.03.2024 1:29:35

In this enthralling episode, Deputy Speaker Lechesa Tsenoli takes us on a deep dive into the heart of South African democracy. With wit and wisdom, he recounts his formative years as a passionate activist, his dedicated service to his constituents, and the significant impact of Chapter 9 institutions in safeguarding democracy. He also offers a candid look at South Africa towards a promising politi...

"Decoding the Budget: NSFAS Funding Cuts and the 'Missing Middle' Dilemma" 17.03.2024 15:35

In today's podcast, we delve into the 2024/25 budget changes affecting NSFAS transfers, which will see a decrease from R58.8 billion to R53.6 billion. The introduction of the Comprehensive Student Funding Model is a pivotal move to support 'missing middle' students with loans. However, the shadow of NSFAS's maladministration and spending issues looms large. Join our researchers as...

South Africa's Fiscal Future: Navigating Democracy and Service Delivery with Hon Nomi Nkondlo 14.03.2024 32:48

As South Africa marks three decades of constitutional democracy, we delve into the nation's socio-economic journey. Reflecting on how the promise of constitutional democracy has been upheld, Hon Nomi Nkondlo, a member of the Western Cape Provincial Legislature, sheds light on pressing service delivery issues and shares her insights on the pivotal role of the Financial and Fiscal Commission in...

Exploring Economic Frontiers: Pioneering Solutions for South Africa's Fiscal Maze! 14.03.2024 20:15

South Africa's debt is ballooning despite efforts to tighten the budget, while economic growth crawls at a snail's pace and more young people find themselves jobless. Commission researchers Thando Ngozo and Gianni Delle Donne are digging into these tough issues, looking for ways out of the maze.

Unpacking Budget 2024 in the Context of 30 Years of Democracy 14.03.2024 18:40

Welcome to the inaugural episode of "Unpacking Budget 2024 amidst 30 Years of Democracy." This year's budget holds significant weight as we commemorate South Africa's three decades of democratic governance. Join us with the FFC Chairperson and the Head of Research as we dive into the nuances of South Africa's 2024 Budget Speech, delivered by the Minister of Finance.

Trailer 14.03.2024 0:15

Launch of Fiscal Matters