Finances

National Treasury

Policy to bring about inclusive economic growth and job creation will be a key objective of national treasury over the next three years.

This was confirmed during a briefing on its strategic plan to the standing committee on finance.

Financial Services Board

The Financial Services Board (FSB) is granting pension funds an extension to submit their prescribed financial statements.

Normally, pension funds have six months after financial year-end in which to submit their returns.

National Treasury

National treasury has defended the use of e-tolling to pay for new roads in Gauteng as opposed to the fuel levy.

In a written reply, the finance minister, Pravin Gordhan, asserted that the toll system is more effective in combating road congestion as it favours public transport over private transport.