# The DA says ActionSA and the IFP have betrayed South Africans by supporting the ANC’s budget, which includes a VAT increase. The party argues that instead of amending the fiscal framework, they backed a flawed report with weak recommendations that will likely be ignored. In the Parliamentary debate on the budget, the DA’s Mark […]
# The chairperson of Parliament’s standing committee on Finance and ANC member Joe Maswanganyi, has defended the budget process, dismissing claims of procedural irregularities. He says the committee followed due process, including issuing public hearing adverts, receiving 51 submissions, and considering input from the National Treasury and South African Revenue Service. Maswanganyi urged members of […]
# The MK Party has warned of possible legal action if the 2025 fiscal framework report is not sent back to Parliament’s finance committee for proper deliberation. They join the DA and EFF in challenging the report’s validity, which is key to finalising the budget. In the parliamentary debate, the party’s chief whip, Mzwanele Manyi, […]
# 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 […]
