# Business Leadership South Africa says the proposed 100-billion-rand transformation fund is a commendable initiative but raises key concerns. They call for clear governance, mentorship support, and a solid funding strategy. The organisation urges transparency, tax incentives, and partnerships with existing programmes to ensure real impact. It welcomes collaboration with the government to refine the […]
# Tongaat Hulett’s business rescue has reached a key milestone after the Vision Parties secured credit approval to meet outstanding payment obligations. This allows them to finalise their acquisition of lender claims, with the deadline for payment extended to the end of this month. Tongaat’s managing director Dave Howells says the rescue process aims to […]
# The United Africans Transformation is calling for a march in Makotopong, Limpopo, on Tuesday after a 13-year-old learner was allegedly sexually abused by a teacher at Mananga Primary School. The accused, charged with abusing the victim since November and threatening her life, appeared in the Mankweng Magistrate’s Court today. His case was postponed to […]
# Rise Mzansi says it will support the government’s fiscal framework but opposes VAT and income tax increases. Parliament’s Finance Committee has given itself 30 days to find alternatives to raise 31-billion-rand without burdening struggling citizens. The party argues that the government must first cut wasteful spending and corruption before asking citizens to pay more. […]
# The DA has urged National Assembly speaker Thoko Didiza to block the adoption of the 2025 fiscal framework report, citing procedural irregularities. DA chief whip George Michalakis warned that proceeding with today’s budget vote would be unlawful, but noted that the VAT increase will still take effect on 1 May. Michalakis wants the report […]
# The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse demands urgent action from Transport minister Barbara Creecy on the ongoing license backlogs, warning that legal steps may follow if the government fails to act. They call for the extension of driver’s license validity to ten years, immediate repairs to the only license card printer, and clarity on the […]
# Trade, Industry, and Competition minister, Parks Tau, says they will engage with US authorities over Washington’s decision to impose a 25-percent tariff on automobile and auto part imports. He warns the move could hurt South Africa’s economy, with vehicle exports making up 64-percent of African Growth and Opportunity Act trade. The government will also […]
# Eskom and the Emfuleni Local Municipality in Gauteng have marked a major milestone as the municipality fully paid its electricity account for the first time in months. This follows the signing of the distribution agency agreement in October, making the utility the service provider. Eskom regional spokesperson Amanda Qithi says the partnership has led […]
# The Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, and Environmental Affairs in the Free State is calling for vigilance as the African armyworm outbreak worsens. Over 70 cases have been reported in Xhariep, Lejweleputswa, and Mangaung Metro, with new outbreaks in Bultfontein, Hoopstad, and Brandfort. The department’s Moliehi Moeng says authorities are distributing chemicals and sprayers […]
