9 h. ago ‘Parliament will meet deadline for adoption of new Fiscal Framework’

Finance Minister, Enoch Godongwana, is expected to table a new budget next month.

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36 h. ago EFF hails court ruling suspending VAT hike as victory for the poor

EFF says VAT suspension by court protects poor South Africans and restores Parliament’s authority.

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41 h. ago LIVE | EFF leader Julius Malema briefs media on suspended VAT hike

EFF Leader Julius Malema briefs the media on suspended VAT increase

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57 h. ago High Court Nullifies Parliamentary Approval of VAT Hike, Siding with DA and EFF

National Treasury has been dealt another blow in the value-added tax (VAT) increase saga after the Western Cape High Court ordered that parliament’s adoption of the fiscal framework and VAT increase be set aside. The court made the order on Sunday in the Democratic Alliance (DA) and Economic Freedom Fighters’s(EFF) court challenge to have the… Read More »High Court Nullifies Parliamentary Approval of VAT Hike, Siding with DA and EFF The post High Court Nullifies Parliamentary Approval of VAT Hike, Siding with DA and EFF first appeared on iAfrica.

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59 h. ago DA warns VAT hike can’t be stopped without parliamentary approval

The DA says Finance Minister cannot reverse the VAT increase without Parliament's approval.

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61 h. ago LIVE | SAPS briefs media on disappearance of three police officers

General Fannie Masemola and delegation meet families of three missing police officers.

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61 h. ago R350 000 reward for info on missing police Constables: Masemola

Families of the missing say they want answers from the police commissioner

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3 d. ago Jeffrey Epstein Accuser Virginia Giuffre Dies By Suicide, Her Family Says

Virginia Giuffre, one of the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein’s most prominent accusers, has committed suicide, her family said on Friday. Giuffre, 41, died on Friday in Western Australia state, where she had been living for several years, the family said in an emailed statement. “Virginia was a fierce warrior in the fight against sexual… Read More »Jeffrey Epstein Accuser Virginia Giuffre Dies By Suicide, Her Family Says The post Jeffrey Epstein Accuser Virginia Giuffre Dies By Suicide, Her Family Says first appeared on iAfrica.

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3 d. ago Eskom briefs Parliament Committee on winter generation capacity

CEO Dan Marokane says their focus is on ensuring the availability of additional power in winter.

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4 d. ago Godongwana Tables Emergency Bill to Cancel VAT Hike, but Legal Questions Remain

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has introduced urgent legislation in Parliament to scrap the impending value-added tax (VAT) increase, set to take effect in just six days. However, the move has sparked legal uncertainty over whether it will be sufficient to halt the hike in time. In an unprecedented step, Godongwana has also withdrawn the two… Read More »Godongwana Tables Emergency Bill to Cancel VAT Hike, but Legal Questions Remain The post Godongwana Tables Emergency Bill to Cancel VAT Hike, but Legal Questions Remain first appeared on iAfrica.

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4 d. ago Heritage centres preserve history for future generations: Xaba

The Director of Luthuli Museum, Brian Xaba highlights the role Heritage centres.

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4 d. ago Djokovic flying the flag for the ‘older guys’ amid generational shift

Novak Djokovic acknowledges the generational shift in tennis.

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4 d. ago Eskom suspends load shedding due to 2000 mw recovery in generation

Eskom says there is an expected decline in electricity demand.

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5 d. ago LIVE | Political parties brief media on fiscal framework discussions

ANC, IFP, Action-SA, PAC, Rise Mzansi, BOSA, UDM, Good Party, Al-Jamah and PA hold media briefing

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6 d. ago ‘SA’s G20 presidency vital amid global food security challenges’

Steenhuisen says this urgent crisis can be addressed through technological capacity

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7 d. ago Expert Flags Political Undercurrents in Mashatile Shooting, Cites ANC Tensions and Delayed Disclosure

Criminal justice expert Professor Jéan Steyn has raised concerns about the timing and secrecy surrounding the reported shooting of Deputy President Paul Mashatile’s convoy, suggesting it may reflect deeper political tensions within the ANC. Steyn noted that the incident occurred shortly after the ANC National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting—timing he described as potentially significant. “The… Read More »Expert Flags Political Undercurrents in Mashatile Shooting, Cites ANC Tensions and Delayed Disclosure The post Expert Flags Political Undercurrents in Mashatile Shooting, Cites ANC Tensions and Delayed Disclosure first appeared on iAfrica.

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7 d. ago Netball SA grilled by Parliament over R90 million World Cup funds

Netball South Africa and Netball World Cup Board need to account for R90 million.

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7 d. ago EFF Slams VAT Increase as ‘Unconstitutional’, Joins Legal Bid to Halt Implementation

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has labelled Parliament’s process to adopt the new fiscal framework and value-added tax (VAT) hike as “farcical” and unconstitutional. The party made its case in the Western Cape High Court on Tuesday, intervening in the Democratic Alliance (DA)’s urgent application seeking to halt the VAT increase, scheduled to take effect… Read More »EFF Slams VAT Increase as ‘Unconstitutional’, Joins Legal Bid to Halt Implementation The post EFF Slams VAT Increase as ‘Unconstitutional’, Joins Legal Bid to Halt Implementation first appeared on iAfrica.

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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

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1 week ago Western Cape Authorities Urge Water Conservation Amid Dry Winter Forecast

The Western Cape government has called on residents to remain vigilant and conserve water, following forecasts indicating a drier-than-usual winter for the region. According to predictions from the South African Weather Service (SAWS), the province is expected to experience below-average rainfall in the coming months, sparking concerns about a potential drought. However, authorities noted that… Read More »Western Cape Authorities Urge Water Conservation Amid Dry Winter Forecast The post Western Cape Authorities Urge Water Conservation Amid Dry Winter Forecast first appeared on iAfrica.

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