16 h. ago ActionSA submits PAIA request for IPID’s report into Phala Phala

ActionSA submits a PAIA request for IPID Report into Phala Phala farm saga.

Politics

44 h. ago Lesufi worried about Gauteng paying R30 million for office rental

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has requested a report on provincial government renting office space

Economics

57 h. ago Coal Pollution Crisis in Mpumalanga: Communities Demand Urgent Action and Just Transition

Communities in Phola and Carolina, Mpumalanga, are grappling with the severe consequences of coal mining pollution, particularly in the Highveld region, long plagued by environmental degradation and health issues. At the launch of a new report titled Systems Change for a Just Transition on 15 April, Ronesa Mtshweni from Amandla Community Development in Carolina highlighted… Read More »Coal Pollution Crisis in Mpumalanga: Communities Demand Urgent Action and Just Transition The post Coal Pollution Crisis in Mpumalanga: Communities Demand Urgent Action and Just Transition first appeared on iAfrica.

Events

58 h. ago Namibian President fires Minister Hengari over rape bribery scandal

Hengari was fired folowing the allegations that he bribed a rape victim not to report the case.

Politics

7 d. ago ActionSA accuses DA of complicity in initial VAT hike proposal

ActionSA has accused the Democratic Alliance of political opportunism and hypocrisy.

Politics

1 week ago DIRCO Slams ‘Fabricated’ Interview Claims About US Envoy Mcebisi Jonas

The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) has strongly denied a report by Semafor alleging an interview with President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Special Envoy to the United States, Mcebisi Jonas. In an official statement, DIRCO labelled the claims as “misinformation” and insisted that no such interview ever took place. The appointment of Jonas, following the… Read More »DIRCO Slams ‘Fabricated’ Interview Claims About US Envoy Mcebisi Jonas The post DIRCO Slams ‘Fabricated’ Interview Claims About US Envoy Mcebisi Jonas first appeared on iAfrica.

Politics

1 week ago Eskom’s R3.6 billion diesel bill raises concerns, calls for clarity

Professor Padayachee echoes ActionSA’s view, stressing that load shedding has not truly ended

Politics

2 w. ago Trump in excellent health, White House doctor says following physical

The report is the most detailed information on the health of Trump

Politics

2 w. ago Hlabisa to table report on deadly poison used by spaza shops, farmers

Hlabisa spoke to the media after visiting an eight-year-old boy admitted to Baragwanath Hospital.

Events

2 w. ago Several PSG accounts frozen over salary dispute: Mbappe’s legal team

Mbappe's lawyers on Thursday said they would submit their case before the labour chamber.

Politics

2 w. ago ActionSA vows not to partake in GNU unless VAT increase is revoked

The party's statement comes amid growing concerns about the future of the GNU.

Politics

3 w. ago Police Minister Directs Provinces to Compile Lists of Serious Crime Offenders

Police Minister Senzo Mchunu has instructed all South African provinces to compile and submit detailed lists of individuals involved in serious criminal activities. This directive follows Gauteng’s identification of 450 crime kingpins linked to offenses such as cash-in-transit heists, hijackings, and ATM bombings. In the past two months, Gauteng authorities have arrested at least 150… Read More »Police Minister Directs Provinces to Compile Lists of Serious Crime Offenders The post Police Minister Directs Provinces to Compile Lists of Serious Crime Offenders first appeared on iAfrica.

Events

3 w. ago ActionSA’s Participation in Government of National Unity Contingent on VAT Hike Reversal

ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba has stated that the party will not consider joining the Government of National Unity (GNU) unless the proposed Value Added Tax (VAT) increase is withdrawn. Despite supporting the African National Congress (ANC) in passing the fiscal framework in Parliament, Mashaba emphasized that addressing the VAT hike and income tax bracket adjustments… Read More »ActionSA’s Participation in Government of National Unity Contingent on VAT Hike Reversal The post ActionSA’s Participation in Government of National Unity Contingent on VAT Hike Reversal first appeared on iAfrica.

Politics

3 w. ago Family awaits report after University of Venda student’s death

Vhutshilo Munyai was found dead in his room by security officers.

Events

3 w. ago ActionSA Proposes R100 Billion Revenue Plan to Finance Minister Without Raising VAT

ActionSA has submitted a proposal to Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana, outlining strategies to generate R100 billion in additional government revenue without increasing the value-added tax (VAT). The party’s delegation met with the minister’s team on Saturday to discuss these alternative methods. With six seats in Parliament, ActionSA played a pivotal role in the recent approval of… Read More »ActionSA Proposes R100 Billion Revenue Plan to Finance Minister Without Raising VAT The post ActionSA Proposes R100 Billion Revenue Plan to Finance Minister Without Raising VAT first appeared on iAfrica.

Politics

3 w. ago Mbalula Slams DA Over VAT Dispute as ANC Opens Door to ActionSA in GNU

African National Congress (ANC) Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula has accused the Democratic Alliance (DA) of using the controversial 0.5% value-added tax (VAT) increase as a tool for political grandstanding. The VAT proposal has become a major sticking point between the two parties, after the DA refused to support the adoption of the fiscal framework in Parliament… Read More »Mbalula Slams DA Over VAT Dispute as ANC Opens Door to ActionSA in GNU The post Mbalula Slams DA Over VAT Dispute as ANC Opens Door to ActionSA in GNU first appeared on iAfrica.

Politics

3 w. ago Political parties divided on Fiscal Framework report adoption

The report was adopted by the majority of members in the committee last night.

Politics

3 w. ago EFF request withdrawal of budget report ahead of parliamentary debate

The Standing Committee on Finance adopted its report on the budget, tabled to the NA last month.

Politics

4 w. ago Finance Committee report recommends VAT, Tax hike alternatives

The committee report will be tabled in the National Assembly on Wednesday.

Politics

4 w. ago ANC Backs ActionSA Move To Halt VAT Increase, Easing Pressure On Taxpayers

The African National Congress (ANC) has endorsed ActionSA’s proposal to scrap the planned 0.5% VAT increase, aiming to provide relief for taxpayers already facing economic strain. ActionSA introduced an amendment to remove both the VAT and income tax increases proposed for the 2025/2026 fiscal year during Tuesday’s parliamentary joint committee on finance debate. ActionSA representative… Read More »ANC Backs ActionSA Move To Halt VAT Increase, Easing Pressure On Taxpayers The post ANC Backs ActionSA Move To Halt VAT Increase, Easing Pressure On Taxpayers first appeared on iAfrica.

Economics