9 h. ago Decision to suspend VAT increase only addresses a symptom: MKP

MKP says it believes the plan is a brutal blueprint for mass impoverishment

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33 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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37 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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42 h. ago MK Party distances itself from VAT debate, stands with majority view

The WC High Court has ruled to suspend the VAT hike that was to come into effect on May 1.

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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 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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6 d. ago Malnutrition treatment halted in Ethiopia due to underfunding: WFP

WFP suspended malnutrition treatment for 650 000 malnourished women and children in Ethiopia.

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9 d. ago Public given emergency number for Tembisa Hospital patients’ update

Fire at Tembisa Hospital leads to 50 evacuations. No casualties. Call 011 923 2000 for updates.

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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 Parties’ proposals on how to generate revenue have merit: Godongwana

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana says parties' proposals on how to generate revenue have merit.

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2 w. ago KZN man arrested for having suspected stolen Eskom electrical items

The arrest was made possible through an intelligence-led operation called Operation Vala Umdodi.

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2 w. ago Eskom to scale down maintenance for winter demand: Ramokgopa

Eskom to reduce maintenance and boost emergency reserves to meet rising winter electricity demand.

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2 w. ago Eskom praises SAPS for nabbing suspects linked to stolen property

Eskom acknowledges a decline in criminal activities targeting its electrical infrastructure

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3 w. ago Maimane Proposes Alternatives to VAT Increase in Budget Discussions with ANC

Build One South Africa (BOSA) leader Mmusi Maimane is optimistic that political parties can reach a “workable solution” regarding the national budget following a scheduled meeting with the African National Congress (ANC). He plans to present alternatives to the proposed 0.5% Value Added Tax (VAT) increase, aiming to generate approximately R120 billion in revenue without… Read More »Maimane Proposes Alternatives to VAT Increase in Budget Discussions with ANC The post Maimane Proposes Alternatives to VAT Increase in Budget Discussions with ANC first appeared on iAfrica.

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3 w. ago Eskom ramps up diesel generators to keep up with high power demand

The latest data from Eskom shows they ramped up their use of open cycle gas turbines.

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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.

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3 w. ago NHBRC moves to discipline suspended CEO over George building collapse

NHBRC is in the process of instituting disciplinary action against its suspended CEO Songezo Booi.

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4 w. ago Electricity Ministry Plans Land Expropriation to Expand Eskom Infrastructure

The Ministry of Electricity and Energy has announced plans to expropriate privately-owned land, with compensation, as part of a major initiative to expand and upgrade Eskom’s infrastructure in the coming years. Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa outlined a comprehensive 10-year plan to enhance South Africa’s energy network during a media briefing on Tuesday. The ambitious project… Read More »Electricity Ministry Plans Land Expropriation to Expand Eskom Infrastructure The post Electricity Ministry Plans Land Expropriation to Expand Eskom Infrastructure first appeared on iAfrica.

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