# The ANC in Gauteng welcomes the defeat of, what it calls politically motivated motions of no confidence in the Ekurhuleni council. A motion against mayor Sivuyile Ngodwana, tabled by the Independent Citizens Movement, was rejected by 140 votes to 69. The ANC’s Mzi Khumalo says the result shows a collective commitment to stability and […]
# United Africans Transformation calls for introducing a wealth tax following the government’s reversal of the proposed VAT increase. The party argues that taxing the wealthy would be a more just and effective way to raise revenue without burdening poor and working-class citizens. The party’s spokesperson, Mighty Mabule, says alternative measures must now focus on […]
# A new Ipsos survey shows South Africans are divided on whether Black Economic Empowerment should continue. The survey commissioned by News24 found that 44-percent want the government to continue BEE policies, while 36-percent think it should stop. Support is higher among black South Africans at 46-percent and white respondents support ending BEE. More than […]
# AfriForum says the City of Tshwane’s proposed 194-rand city cleansing levy is unlawful, amounts to double taxation, and unfairly targets already overburdened residents. The civil rights organisation argues the charge goes against the law because it’s not based on actual service use. AfriForum’s Arno Roodt has proposed alternative revenue strategies, including improved property tax […]
