JOHANNESBURG - The country's economy has shown a marginal growth, increasing by 0.5% in the first quarter of 2026.

Finance, agriculture, trade and transport were the main contributors on the production side of the economy.

The expenditure side was supported by a decline in imports and a rise in household consumption, government consumption and exports.

'The South African Revenue Services (SARS) says that workers are allowed to claim for home office expenses – but only under very specific circumstances.

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The tax collector said that these deductions are outlined in the Income Tax Act as follows...'

Wesizwe Platinum has launched a Section 189A retrenchment process with organised labour, affecting about 497 employees.

The group said the process follows its board’s decision to discontinue its 1 million tonnes per annum (Mtpa) production strategy with immediate effect.

'Finance minister Enoch Godongwana is expected to clarify South Africa’s fiscal situation in his maiden Medium Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) on Thursday (11 November), including the possibility of new taxes.