3 h. ago Parly trade committee conducts oversight visit to SABS headquarters

Minister Parks Tau has launched an investigation into corruption at SABS

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25 h. ago Family demands answers in Mangaung inmate’s prison death incident

The family was initially told that Mkhumbeni had died from an asthma attack.

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29 h. ago I’m a minister until I’m told I’m no longer needed: MacPherson

Public Works Minister, Dean MacPherson says the DA has a role to play in the GNU.

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30 h. 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 d. ago Minister says school pit latrines will be mostly eradicated by June

Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube stated that all pit latrines will be eliminated by June.

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3 d. ago Motsoaledi admits not consulting before ban on cannabis products

The minister insists his decision was rational, considering the negative effects of cannabis.

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3 d. ago US decisions on SA not based on ‘correct facts’: Steenhuisen

Steenhuisen was among the economic cluster ministers who were answering oral questions in the NA.

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4 d. ago Godongwana questions GNU member’s decision to vote against budget

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana says he's concerned about GNU partners that are against the budget

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5 d. ago Minister Macpherson plans to tackle mafia and infrastructure issues

Macpherson was speaking on the sidelines of the Inaugural Public Works Infrastructure Summit.

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6 d. 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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6 d. ago Advent of climate change in SA is no more an imaginary theory: Gina

The Science and Technology Deputy Minister says SA is experiencing the advent of climate change.

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6 d. ago “Those who want foreign policy changes must follow proper channels”

International Relations Minister Ronald Lamola says the GNU agreement is clear on this issue.

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6 d. ago Transport Minister asked to waive toll fees at Oribi Toll Plaza

Residents have had to use the N2 and pay toll fees to travel to town, which is R40 for cars.

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7 d. ago Teaching boys respect is key to ending gender violence: Gwarube

Minister Siviwe Gwarube says change starts in society.

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7 d. ago Minister Kubayi stresses need to protect NPA, rule of law in SA

Kubayi says it is important that all South Africans protect institutions that uphold the rule of law

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7 d. ago Kubayi opens case over newspaper article regarding NPA interference

Minister Kubayi spoke outside the Brooklyn Police Station in the east of Pretoria.

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9 d. ago Former Minister’s Lawyers Question State Witness Incentives in Corruption Case

Lawyers representing former minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, who faces corruption charges, are demanding clarity on the incentives offered by the State to controversial businesswoman Nombasa Ntsondwa-Ndhlovu to testify against her. Mapisa-Nqakula appeared in the Pretoria High Court on Friday to submit an application requesting that the State disclose additional documents related to her case. She currently… Read More »Former Minister’s Lawyers Question State Witness Incentives in Corruption Case The post Former Minister’s Lawyers Question State Witness Incentives in Corruption Case first appeared on iAfrica.

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1 week ago Corrupt contractors to face ‘full might of law’: Minister Macpherson

After 10 years and R247 million spent, the centre remains nowhere near completion.

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1 week ago Ethiopia’s Abiy Calls for New Tigray Leader Amid Party Power Struggle

Abiy Ahmed, Ethiopia’s Prime Minister, has called on Tigrayans to publicly nominate a new regional leader in a bid to ease tensions and prevent renewed conflict. This follows deepening divisions within the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF), which recently saw armed supporters of party leader Debretsion Gebremichael seize key towns in the region, forcing interim… Read More »Ethiopia’s Abiy Calls for New Tigray Leader Amid Party Power Struggle The post Ethiopia’s Abiy Calls for New Tigray Leader Amid Party Power Struggle first appeared on iAfrica.

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1 week ago SA, DRC commit to deeper partnership on trade and security matters

Minister Lamola says the Inga dam project is helping SA to deal with its water challenges.

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