National Treasury

Press Releases - 2017

21 Dec

Media Statement: Minister Gigaba congratulates Advocate XJ Khanyile

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19 Dec

Media Statement: Update on the implementation of The Public Protector’s report no 18 of 2011/12 on the Venda Pension Fund

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18 Dec

Publication of draft Regulations in terms of the Financial Sector Regulation Act for public comments

16 Dec

Media Statement: National Treasury notes The President’s announcement on fee-free higher education

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15 Dec

	Media Statement and related documents: Release of final Insurance Conduct Regulations And Policyholder Protection Rules
	Media Statement and Publication of the Rates and Monetary Amounts and Amendment of Revenue Laws Act, 2017 and accompanying documentaion

12 Dec

Media Statement: National Treasury and the South African Revenue Service on 10th Annual Edition of Tax Statistics

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08 Dec

Media Statement: Local Government Revenue and Expenditure: First Quarter Local Government Section 71 Report For the period: 1 July 2017 – 30 September 2017

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07 Dec

Media Statement: Minister of Finance Malusi Gigaba’s Observations on Steinhoff International’s Financials

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29 Nov

Media Statement: Ian Stuart appointed Acting Deputy Director-General Budget Office

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27 Nov

Media Statement: Minister of Finance convenes a Budget Council Lekgotla

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25 Nov

Media Statement: Government’s response to the rating actions of S&P Global Ratings (S&P) and Moody’s Investors Service (Moody’s)

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23 Nov

Media Statement: Fitch Ratings affirms South Africa’s ratings, keeps outlook stable

(364kb)

22 Nov

Media Advisory: Naming Competition - Online Budget Data Portal

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15 Nov

Media Advisory: Reschedule of the Financial Sector Ombud System Reforms workshop (Updated)

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13 Nov

Media Advisory: Treasury confirms the resignation of DDG: Budget Office, Mr Michael Sachs

(282kb)

09 Nov

Media statement: The International Monetary Fund concludes its staff visit to South Africa

(330kb)

08 Nov

Media statement: Local Government adopted operating and capital budgets for 2017/18 MTREF

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07 Nov

Media statement: Minister of Finance Requests the Setting up of an Inquiry into SARS

(285kb)

06 Nov

Media Advisory: Minister of Finance to meet with SAA Board, CEO

(290kb)

03 Nov

Inviting Technical Tax Proposals for Annexure C of the 2018 Budget Review

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30 Oct

	National Treasury Public Announcement: Central Supplier Database Fake Request for Quotation	(175kb)
	Progress Update: Online Budget Data Portal	(103kb)

19 Oct

	Media Statement: Dr Mampho Modise appointed as the Deputy Director-General for the Public Finance division	(175kb)
	Media Statement: Announcement of the new board of South African Airways	(170kb)

12 Oct

Media Statement: National Treasury participation at the 2017 International Monetary Fund and the World Bank Group annual meetings

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09 Oct

Ownership of JSE-listed companies: Research Report for National Treasury - September 2017

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06 Oct

Media Statement: Minister requests for PIC papers to ensure transparency

(284kb)

02 Oct

Media Statement: Regulations and withdrawal of Exemptions

(145kb)

29 Sep

Media Statement: Transfer of funds to South African Airways SOC Limited (SAA)

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26 Sep

Media Advisory: Outcomes of Minister’s meeting with the PIC Board

(276kb)

25 Sep

Media Statement: Minister concerned by reports over R100-billion from the PIC

(192kb)

22 Sep

Media Statement: Minister of Finance responds to KPMG developments

(119kb)

20 Sep

	Media Statement: South Africa successfully places US$2.5 billion in new notes	(83kb)
	Media Statement and related documents: Publication of Consultation Policy Document ‘A known and trusted Ombud System for all’

18 Sep

	Media Advisory: MTBPS 2017	(159kb)
	Media Advisory: MTBPS Media Workshop	(177kb)

14 Sep

Media Statement: Ministry of Finance responds to PIC allegations

(191kb)

12 Sep

Media Statement: Minister Malusi Gigaba congratulates Sim Tshabalala

(172kb)

06 Sep

Media Statement: National Treasury Continues to Monitor Market Conditions for Issuance of Foreign Currency Denominated Bond

(293kb)

05 Sep

Media Statement: Response to Economy Emerging from Recession

(154kb)

04 Sep

Media Statement: Changes to Senior Management

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31 Aug

Media Statement: Financial Intelligence Centre Act: Second draft amendments to regulations and draft withdrawal notice of exemptions for public comments

(105kb)

30 Aug

Media Statement: Minister of Finance addresses Venda pensions issue

(116kb)

25 Aug

	Media Statement: Minister meets with CEO Initiative steering committee members	(289kb)
	Media Statement: Minister issues final Retirement Funds Default Regulations to improve member outcomes	(160kb)
	Section 32 Provincial Financial Publication and Media Release (In-year Management, Monitoring and Reporting)

18 Aug

Media Release: Oakbay High Court Judgement

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17 Aug

Media Advisory: Signing of a new Host Country agreement between the African Development Bank and National Treasury

(429kb)

16 Aug

Media Release: Local Government Revenue and Expenditure: Fourth Quarter Local Government Section 71 Report (Preliminary results) For the period: 1 July 2016 – 30 June 2017

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11 Aug

	Media Advisory: Official launch of the African Regional Centre of the New Development Bank	(196kb)
	Media Statement: New Development Bank confirms appointment of South Africa’s representatives for the Bank	(390kb)

04 Aug

Media Statement: Minister of Finance orders a forensic investigation into the Tegeta report

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03 Aug

Media Statement: Appointment of SAA CEO and progress made on Government’s Inclusive Growth Action Plan

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24 Jul

Media Statement: Address by Minister Malusi Gigaba at OECD economic survey launch

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20 Jul

Media Advisory: OECD Secretary-General to visit South Africa, launch the OECD Economic Survey of South Africa

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19 Jul

Media Statement and Related Documents: Publication of the 2017 Draft Taxation Laws Amendment Bill and the 2017 Draft Tax Administration Laws Amendment Bill for public comment

13 Jul

Press Release: Government’s inclusive growth action plan

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12 Jul

Media Advisory: The Minister of Finance Malusi Gigaba will deliver a keynote address at the 2017 Thomson Reuters Economist of the year awards.

(174kb)

06 Jul

	National Treasury’s affidavit on reviewing of the Public Protector report	(2,722kb)
	Media Statement: The IMF Article IV Report for the 2017 consultation with South Africa	(187kb)
	2017 Article IV Consultation	(2,231kb)

05 Jul

Media Statement: Minister Gigaba set to take Public Protector Report on review

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05 Jul

Media Statement: Minister Gigaba set to take Public Protector Report on review

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01 Jul

Media Statement: The recapitalisation of the South Africa Airways

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13 Jun

Media Statement: Minister Malusi Gigaba Handled Gupta Naturalisation Application in a Lawful Manner

(181kb)

12 Jun

Media Advisory: Postponement of Minister of Finance’s Media Briefing on a Way Forward for the Economy

(224kb)

09 Jun

Media Statement: Moody’s Investors Service (Moody’s) downgrades South Africa’s ratings to ‘Baa3’ – still an investment grade rating - and maintains a negative outlook

(291kb)

08 Jun

Media Statement: Dondo Mogajane appointed National Treasury Director-General

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06 Jun

	Media Statement: Deputy Minister Sfiso Buthelezi was Never Conflicted in Prasa Tenders	(183kb)
	Media Statement: National Treasury’s Response to the Economy Entering Recession	(253kb)

05 Jun

	Media Statement: Local Government Revenue and Expenditure: Third Quarter Local Government Section 71 Report For the period: 1 July 2016 – 31 March 2017	(599kb)
	Media Statement: Minister to Speak at Ekurhuleni Investment Conference	(113kb)

02 Jun

	Media Statement: S&P Affirms SA's Ratings Outlook	(158kb)
	Provisional Financing Figures as at 31 May 2017	(120kb)

01 Jun

Media Statement: Fitch Ratings (Fitch) affirmed South Africa’s long term foreign and local currency debt ratings, outlook remains stable

(204kb)

30 May

Media Statement: Minister of Finance`s Position on SACC Report and ANN7 News Report

(229kb)

26 May

Media Statement: National Treasury position on Denel Asia Venture application

(115kb)

23 May

Media Statement: Address by the Minister of Finance, Mr Malusi Gigaba MP, on the Occasion of the Budget Vote 07 at the Extended Public Committee on Finance.

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18 May

Treasury response to Denel: Affidavit Main and press

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16 May

Media Statement:Communication on Technical Difficulties Affecting RSA Retail Savings Bonds

(177kb)

15 May

Media Statement: Minister Malusi Gigaba Thanks DG Lungisa Fuzile for Exemplary Service to the Country

(181kb)

12 May

Media Advisory: Minister of Finance Malusi Gigaba will deliver an opening address at the Career & Mentorship Day

(176kb)

10 May

Recruitment of National Treasury Director General Well Underway

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08 May

The Financial Intelligence Centre Amendment Act (FICA Act)

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18 Apr

Media Statement: Professor Chris Malikane contributing to National discourse in personal capacity

(116kb)

14 Apr

Media Statement: Concern over decision by the Western Cape Provincial Government to dispose of property containing the now-disused Tafelberg Remedial School in Sea Point

(175kb)

13 Apr

Media Statement: Minister Gigaba's engagement with investors in Cape Town

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07 Apr

Media Statement: Fitch Downgrades South Africa’s local and foreign currency debt to 'BB+'; Outlook Stable

(158kb)

05 Apr

Media Statement: National Treasury Confirms Imminent Departure of Lungisa Fuzile

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04 Apr

	Media Advisory: The briefing meeting between Minister of Finance Malusi Gigaba and former Minister Pravin Gordhan	(175kb)
	Media Statement: Rating Announcements by Moody`s and S&P Following Recent Political Developments	(211kb)

03 Apr

	Media Statement: Rating announcement by S&P following recent political developments	(175kb)
	Media Advisory: The briefing meeting between Minister of Finance Malusi Gigaba and former Minister Pravin Gordhan	(33kb)

31 Mar

	Media Advisory: Finance Minister-Designate Malusi Gigaba to brief Media	(160kb)
	Media Advisory: Finance Minister-Designate Malusi Gigaba to meet with EXCO members at National Treasury 31 March	(164kb)

28 Mar

Media Statement: The state of local government finances and financial management as at 30 June 2016

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27 Mar

Media Statement: Finance Minister and National Treasury Director General to Return from Investor Road Show
Audio

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20 Mar

Media Statement: G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors’ Meeting Convened in Baden-Baden, Germany on 17-18 March 2017

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14 Mar

Media Statement: National Treasury not Part of Negotiations with CPS
Audio

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03 Mar

Media Statement: National Treasury not Part of Negotiations with CPS
Audio

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28 Feb

Media Statement: Publication of Regulatory Amendments for Tax Free Savings Accounts

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27 Feb

	Media Release: Impact of the Rebasing and Re-Weighting of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) on Inflation-Linked Government Bonds	(173kb)
	Media Release: FATF Outcome of Plenary Discussion on South Africa’s 12th Mutual Evaluation Follow-up report	(151kb)

24 Feb

Media Advisory: Minister’s Post Budget Engagements

(168kb)

17 Feb

Media Release: Competition Commission finding on the Banks

(99kb)

15 Feb

	Media Statement: No Looming war between National Treasury and Social Development	(257kb)
	Media Statement Discussion Paper on Diesel Fuel Tax Refund System	(184kb)
	Review Of The Diesel Fuel Tax Refund - Discussion Paper	(1,884kb)

10 Feb

Minister Gordhan's heads of argument on the Oakbay matter

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03 Feb

Advisory: Budget Tips - Make our Voice Count

(224kb)

30 Jan

	Minister of Finance's Affidavit on CIEX Report in Black First Land First Movement	(937kb)
	Minister of Finance's Replying Affidavit to Oakbay	(3,021kb)

23 Jan

	Media Statement: Revised Preferential Procurement Regulations, 2017	(208kb)
	Preferential Procurement Regulations 2017 as per Gazette 10684

21 Jan

Oakbay website attack on Minister Gordhan

(171kb)

18 Jan

	Media Advisory: Budget 2017	(159kb)
	Lock-Up Rules: Budget 2017	(108kb)