#FiveThingsYouNeedToKnow: South African Airways receives R1 billion allocation from National Budget
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#FiveThingsYouNeedToKnow: South African Airways receives R1 billion allocation from National Budget

Updated | By Darren, Keri and Sky

Businesses will be able to claim as much as 125% in tax deductions, No major tax proposals and much more.

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has allocated R1 billion to SAA in his Budget 2023, but this is not enough to settle all the airline's historic debt.
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has allocated R1 billion to SAA in his Budget 2023, but this is not enough to settle all the airline's historic debt. Image: David Thomas

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Businesses will be able to claim as much as 125% in tax deductions on any renewable energy project, and households can claim back 25% on solar panels.

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The treasury has proposed that Eskom receive R254 billion in debt relief over the next three years, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana announced on Wednesday.
The treasury has proposed that Eskom receive R254 billion in debt relief over the next three years, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana announced on Wednesday. Image: Waldo Swiegers

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South African Airways (SAA) has received a R1 billion allocation from National Budget 2023 and future financial injections have not been ruled out.

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The Treasury is proposing a total debt-relief arrangement for Eskom of R254 billion.

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There were no major tax proposals – that also means no changes to VAT, and no changes to the fuel levy.

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The 2023 Budget Review did, however, provide for tax relief of R13 billion to support the clean energy transition, increase electricity supply and limit the impact of consistently high fuel prices
No major tax proposals amid low-growth economy. Image: Henk Kruger

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The government has proposed to increase the excise duties associated with alcohol and tobacco to 4.9% – in line with expected inflation.

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