South African Revenue Service (SARS) Commissioner Edward Kieswetter has advised G20 finance ministers that bolstering tax collection capacity is a far more effective path to increased revenue than simply raising tax rates. His comments came during a panel discussion held on Wednesday, on the sidelines of the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors’ meeting… Read More »SARS Commissioner Urges G20: ‘Build Collection Capacity Before Hiking Taxes The post SARS Commissioner Urges G20: ‘Build Collection Capacity Before Hiking Taxes first appeared on iAfrica. Politics
President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for a fresh approach to tackle Africa’s persistent debt crisis, warning that half of African nations pay more to service their debt than they do on healthcare, education, and other key development priorities. Addressing the opening of the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors’ meeting in Cape Town on… Read More »Ramaphosa Demands Urgent Reset on Africa’s Debt Woes at G20 Summit The post Ramaphosa Demands Urgent Reset on Africa’s Debt Woes at G20 Summit first appeared on iAfrica. Politics
President Cyril Ramaphosa is delivering a keynote address at the Basic Education Sector Lekgotla. Politics
President Cyril Ramaphosa opens the first meeting of the G20 Finance Ministers. Politics
President Cyril Ramaphosa has come out in defense of Finance Minister Enoch Gondogwana amid ongoing criticism over a proposed two percentage-point hike in Value-Added Tax (VAT). Speaking on Thursday at the sidelines of the first G20 foreign ministers’ meeting, Ramaphosa emphasized that no finance minister would raise taxes if any viable alternatives existed. Gondogwana has… Read More »Ramaphosa Stands By Finance Minister As VAT Hike Draws Criticism The post Ramaphosa Stands By Finance Minister As VAT Hike Draws Criticism first appeared on iAfrica. Politics
President Cyril Ramaphosa officially opens and addresses G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting. Politics