# The General Industries Workers Union of South Africa welcome the reported slowdown in inflation to 2.7-percent in March, the lowest in nearly five years. Giwusa leader, Mametlwe Sebei says however, the union cautions the working class against any illusions that this signals an end to the cost-of-living crisis. He says the slower rate of […]
# The ANC says the reversal of the VAT increase marks a victory for Parliament and South Africans. The ANC, IFP, ActionSA, PAC, Rise Mzansi, BOSA, UDM, GOOD Party, Al-Jamah, and Patriotic Alliance held a briefing following the decision to reverse the VAT hike. ANC spokesperson Mahlengi Bhengu-Motsiri commended Finance minister Enoch Godongwana and Treasury […]
# Former president Jacob Zuma’s application for leave to appeal the non-removal of lead prosecutor Billy Downer from his arms deal corruption trial has been dismissed by the Pietermaritzburg High Court. Judge Nkosinathi Chili ruled that Zuma failed to prove Downer’s alleged bias would compromise his right to a fair trial. The court noted that […]
# French arms company, Thales, has applied for acquittal in the long-running corruption case involving former president Jacob Zuma. Thales’ attorney, Cameron Dunstan-Smith, cited 16 trial postponements and the deaths of key witnesses, Pierre Moynot and Alain Thétard. Dunstan-Smith says this has infringed on the company’s right to a fair trial. The National Prosecuting Authority […]
# Die vakbondfederasie COSATU het die minister van Finansies, Enoch Godongwana, se besluit geloof om BTW nie te verhoog nie. Dit volg op regstappe deur die DA en die EFF. Matthew Parks van Cosatu sê om die BTW op 15-persent te hou sal die druk op die werkersklas verlig. Hy vra ‘n hersiening van bestedingsplanne:
# The EFF is calling for the immediate resignation of Finance minister Enoch Godongwana and National Treasury director-general, Duncan Pieterse. Godongwana announced the scrapping of the proposed VAT increase. The EFF’s spokesperson, Sinawo Thambo says this should be a reflection for Godongwana and Pieterse that they are out of their depth and pose a threat to the economic […]
# Die Vryheidsfront Plus verwelkom die besluit om die voorgestelde BTW-verhoging te skrap. Die party sê ‘n aangepaste begroting sal nou ter tafel gelê word. Partyleier Corné Mulder sê daar moenie in die nuwe begroting ‘n ander vorm van belastingverhoging of heffing ingestel word om die BTW-verhoging te vervang nie. Hy sê hulle sal deelneem […]
# Labour federation COSATU has applauded Finance minister Enoch Godongwana’s decision not to raise VAT. This follows legal action by the DA and EFF. COSATU’s Matthew Parks says keeping VAT at 15-percent will ease pressure on the working class, and calls for a review of expenditure plans:
# The Freedom Front Plus has welcomed the decision to scrap the proposed VAT increase. The party says an adjusted budget will now be tabled. FF Plus leader Corné Mulder says this new budget must not replace the VAT increase with another form of tax increase or levy. He says they will participate in the […]
