# Build One South Africa leader Mmusi Maimane says the proposed 0.5 percentage point VAT increase remains a controversy in Parliament. This comes as Cabinet debates on the implementation or scrapping of the VAT increase. The VAT hike is part of the government’s plan to raise the rate from 15 to 16-percent over two years. […]
# Soccer: Mamelodi Sundowns host defending champions Al Ahly in the CAF Champions League semi-final first leg at Loftus Versfeld today. Despite no free entry due to CAF sanctions, Sundowns have set ticket prices at just 20-rand to attract fans. Somali referee Omar Artan will officiate. The clash marks their 17th meeting, with both sides having […]
# Deputy Finance minister David Masondo has announced his participation in the 2025 Comrades Marathon, in KwaZulu-Natal, aiming to raise 25-thousand-rand for early childhood development initiatives. Running under the banner of the Community Chest charity, Masondo seeks to support education, nutrition, and holistic care for children in underserved communities. This marks his seventh participation in […]
# South Africa’s National Web-Based Environmental Screening Tool is now fully operational. Forestry, Fisheries and Environment minister Dion George, says the tool speeds up environmental approvals for development projects while protecting ecosystems. Mandatory for all Environmental Impact Assessment applications, it uses data to assess environmental sensitivity, aiding quicker decisions on renewable energy and infrastructure. The […]
# PricewaterhouseCoopers has confirmed it has closed operations in nine Sub-Saharan African countries including Ivory Coast, Gabon and Cameroon, following a strategic review. The firm cited mounting differences with local partners, which reportedly lost business due to pressure from PwC’s global executives. PwC’s withdrawal from these markets follows regulatory challenges globally, including fines in China […]
# South Africa and Nigeria have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding to deepen cooperation in mining development. The agreement, signed by Minister of Mineral Resources Gwede Mantashe and his Nigerian’s Solid Minerals minister, Dele Alake focuses on boosting industrialisation, job creation, and economic growth. Key areas include geoscience training, mineral exploration, data sharing, and […]
# The Economic Freedom Fighters are mourning the passing of Limpopo Provincial Legislature and the EFF’s Provincial Command Team, Selaelo Regina Mphahlele. The party says She will be remembered for her unwavering commitment to economic justice and advocacy for the marginalised. The EFF extends heartfelt condolences to her family and comrades. It says that her […]
# The UDM in Cape Town is outraged by alleged SAPS negligence after a rape survivor in Khayelitsha identified her attacker. UDM’s Bongani Maqungwana says despite residents handing the suspect to police, officers failed to arrest him, inform the investigator, or collect evidence. The man was released and is now reportedly intimidating the survivor and […]
# The GOOD Party has challenged Home Affairs minister Leon Schreiber’s reforms, asking if they are true transformation or just public relations. Secretary-General Brett Herron acknowledges Schreiber’s proactive image his appointment, but says key issues remain unresolved including the visa system strain, long queues and poor service. He says real success lies in citizens feeling […]
