# 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 […]
# Die voorsitter van die Staande Komitee oor Begrotings, Mmusi Maimane, vra dat alle Suid-Afrikaners aan die opebare verhore oor die 2025 Wysigingswetsontwerp oor die Verdeling van Inkomste deelneem. Die verhore wat landswyd gehou word, laat burgers toe om begrotingstoekennings te beïnvloed. Maimane beklemtoon dat openbare insette noodsaaklik is om staatsbesteding te bepaal. Hy moedig […]
# Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Science, Technology, and Innovation has submitted the satellite communication strategy to Cabinet for approval to publish it for public comment. Deputy minister, Nomalungelo Gina, emphasised internet connectivity’s role in job creation and economic growth. The strategy aims to establish a locally-owned satellite system, reducing reliance on foreign providers. Officials stress […]
# Die stigter van Tax Justice SA, Yusuf Abramjee, sê die 30-miljard-rand wat die Suid-Afrikaanse Inkomstediens in die afgelope jaar van georganiseerde misdaad verhaal het, beklemtoon beide ‘n beduidende oorwinning en ‘n sterk waarskuwing. Die inkomstediens het aan die lig gebring daar is ná slegs 198 ingewikkelde ondersoeke oor hierdie misdaad, 30-miljard-rand verhaal. Abramjee sê […]
# The chairperson of the Standing Committee on Appropriations, Mmusi Maimane, is calling on South Africans to participate in public hearings on the 2025 Division of Revenue Amendment Bill. The hearings, held nationwide, allow citizens to influence budget allocations. Maimane emphasised that public input is crucial in shaping government spending. He encouraged discussions on priorities […]
# Adjunkpresident Paul Mashatile het die voormalige Vrystaatse LUR vir Finansies, Gadija Brown, as sy Spesiale Ekonomiese Raadgewer aangestel. Volgens die Presidensie het Brown, ‘n gesoute professionele persoon met uitgebreide ondervinding in kommersiële bankwese en regering, sleutelrolle beklee in finansies, landbou, infrastruktuur en ekonomiese ontwikkeling. Sy het ‘n graad in bestuur en leierskap met finansies […]
# Cosatu verwelkom die regering se poging om ArcelorMittal Suid-Afrika se twee sleutel-staalfabrieke in Newcastle en Vereeniging in werking te hou. Dit volg nadat die onderneming die besluit om sy lang staalbesigheid te sluit, tot 31 Augustus uitgestel het, omdat hy ‘n lening van 1,68-miljard-rand van die regering se Nywerheidsontwikkelingskorporasie ontvang het. Cosatu se woordvoerder, […]
# Tax Justice SA founder Yusuf Abramjee says the South African Revenue Service’s recovery of 30-billion-rand from syndicated crime over the past year underscores both a significant victory and a stark warning. SARS revealed that the 30-billion-rand was recovered through just 198 complex investigations into syndicated crime. Abramjee says these figures should serve as a wake-up […]
