43 h. ago North West municipal workers concerned by ongoing salary crisis

Samwu is also calling on the North West government to intervene in the ongoing salary crisis.

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46 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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51 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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53 h. ago Cape Town firefighter injured while battling Table Mountain blaze

198 households were evacuated yesterday from Noordhoek Manor amid the ongoing fire.

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55 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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67 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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69 h. ago Malema slams government over budget crisis at Freedom Day rally

Malema says SA faces collapse without a new budget and slams poor services in Free State town.

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2 d. ago Gift of the Givers says staff lost about 250 family members in Gaza

Sooliman says the organisation will persist with ongoing humanitarian efforts for people in Gaza.

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3 d. ago LIVE | Freedom Day: Jacob Zuma delivers the Solomon Mahlangu lecture

uMkonto weSizwe Party leader Jacob Zuma is scheduled to deliver the Solomon Mahlangu lecture today.

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3 d. ago DA, EFF intensify legal battle over VAT hike and 2025 budget

DA, EFF head to court to stop VAT increase and challenge the legality of the 2025 budget process.

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3 d. ago Ipswich Relegated From Premier League After Loss At Newcastle

Ipswich Town were relegated from the Premier League on Saturday following a 3-0 defeat at Newcastle United, with the visitors reduced to 10 men after Ben Johnson was sent off for picking up two yellow cards in the first half. Kieran McKenna’s Ipswich have 21 points, 15 behind West Ham United with four games left,… Read More »Ipswich Relegated From Premier League After Loss At Newcastle The post Ipswich Relegated From Premier League After Loss At Newcastle first appeared on iAfrica.

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3 d. ago Cape Town NGO honours Pope Francis’ legacy through community action

A Cape Town NGO serves daily meals, showing how small acts can uplift the lives of the destitute.

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4 d. ago Mamelodi Sundowns To Meet Pyramids In African Champions League Final

A last-gasp own goal gave Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa an upset result over holders Al Ahly on Friday and a place against another Egyptian club, Pyramids, in next month’s African Champions League final. Al Ahly defender Yasser Ibrahim turned the ball into his own net in stoppage time at the end of a semi-final… Read More »Mamelodi Sundowns To Meet Pyramids In African Champions League Final The post Mamelodi Sundowns To Meet Pyramids In African Champions League Final first appeared on iAfrica.

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4 d. ago Lamola: SA Strengthens Peace Push as Zelensky, Trump and Putin Engage Ramaphosa

Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola has reiterated South Africa’s commitment to diplomatic efforts aimed at resolving the Russia-Ukraine conflict, highlighting the country’s role as a key mediator in global peace-building initiatives. Lamola’s remarks follow a series of high-level engagements by President Cyril Ramaphosa, including separate phone calls with US President Donald Trump… Read More »Lamola: SA Strengthens Peace Push as Zelensky, Trump and Putin Engage Ramaphosa The post Lamola: SA Strengthens Peace Push as Zelensky, Trump and Putin Engage Ramaphosa first appeared on iAfrica.

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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 OHSC to investigate Tembisa Hospital fires amid safety concerns

The fires which happened days apart have brought into question the hospital's safety protocols

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5 d. ago DA questions Tembisa hospital’s effectiveness in preventing fires

The DA is calling for a swift investigation into the two recent fires.

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6 d. ago Al Shabaab battles army for control of strategic military base

Al Shabaab said in a statement that its fighters had captured the base and Wargaadhi town

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6 d. ago Pretoria court rejects pastor Zondo’s recusal bid in rape trial

Rivers of Living Waters Church leader is accused of rape and sexual assault

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7 d. ago Ivory Coast court strikes Tidjane Thiam’s name off electoral roll

In 2023, Thiam was elected leader of PDCI, one of the country's main opposition parties

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