# The South African Revenue Service has reported record revenue collection of two-trillion-rand for the 2024/2025 financial year, reflecting a 6.9-percent year-on-year increase. Despite economic challenges, SARS also disbursed 447-billion-rand in tax refunds, the highest in its history. Commissioner Edward Kieswetter says the achievement demonstrates the revenue service’s commitment to efficient revenue collection and compliance […]
# The South African Medical Association has submitted an alternative healthcare framework to the Presidency. The plan aims to improve fairness, efficiency, and sustainability in the public and private sectors. It suggests decentralising healthcare management, separating funding and purchasing, and expanding medical schemes to reduce financial strain. The association’s vice-chairperson, Ames Dhai, believes this approach […]
# Cricket: Cricket South Africa has announced the resignation of Proteas white-ball coach Rob Walter, effective from the end of this month. Walter is stepping down for personal reasons after two years in charge. Under his leadership, the Proteas reached their first-ever ICC Men’s T20 World Cup final last year and made semi-final appearances in […]
# The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources has announced a fuel price drop effective from tomorrow, with 93-octane petrol decreasing by 58-cents per litre and 95-octane petrol 72-cents per litre. Diesel prices will see a decrease of between 84-cents and 86-cents per litre. The department’s Robert Maake says the adjustments are attributed to lower […]
# The South African Medical Association has launched a legal challenge against the National Health Insurance Act, citing concerns over its feasibility and impact on doctors, patients, and the healthcare system. They argue the act introduces bureaucratic barriers that limit access to care and lack clarity on essential services, procurement, and patient registration. The association’s […]
# The ongoing debate over this year’s budget intensified today as the DA and ANC clashed over proposed tax increases. The party has vowed to block a planned 0.5-percent VAT hike, which they argue will further strain citizens. The fate of the proposed tax changes will be decided in Parliament’s joint Finance committee meeting. The […]
# Electricity and Energy minister, Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, says South Africa needs 440-billion-rand to modernise and expand its electricity grid. The plan includes upgrading transmission infrastructure to improve energy security and support renewable power. Ramokgopa told the media due to the state’s financial constraints, the government is turning to independent transmission providers to help fund and […]
# Minister of Electricity and Energy, Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, says the government is taking a significant step in addressing its energy crisis by expanding electricity transmission infrastructure. He emphasised the need to enhance energy security and integrate renewable power sources. Ramokgopa told the media the move aims to resolve structural energy constraints and unlock economic growth […]
# The case against a Zimbabwean national accused of murdering six Soshanguve community patrollers resumes today in the Pretoria North Magistrate’s Court for consolidation with other charges. He appeared yesterday in court, facing multiple counts of murder, attempted murder, and robbery with aggravating circumstances. National Prosecuting Authority regional spokesperson Lumka Mahanjana says the accused was […]
