6 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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58 h. ago SA leaders aim for digital transformation as Africa embraces Starlink

Starlink has embarked on an Africa expansion and plans to cover nearly 3 quarters of the continent.

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6 d. ago Govt plans to make smartphones affordable as SA moves to 5G rollout

Malatsi says everyone deserves to enjoy the benefits of accessing low-cost smartphones

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7 d. ago ANC in Northern Cape finalises plans for 10th provincial conference

The conference is expected to elect the current party chairperson, Doctor Zamani Saul, unopposed.

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9 d. ago Plans under way to bring SANDF troops home from DRC: Motshekga

The soldiers are part of a Southern African Development Community (SADC) peacekeeping mission.

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1 week ago Mashatile confident VAT discussions will bring positive outcome

Paul Mashatile says he is confident that talks to avoid VAT increase will yield good results.

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2 w. ago SANDF underfunding poses safety risk for the country: Analysts

Peace and Security Cluster Chairpersons briefed the media on various issues

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2 w. ago Mpumalanga community accuse mining company of forceful evictions

They allege the company has forcefully grabbed a gold mine plant on a farm

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2 w. ago Samatu pleased with posts to be opened for unemployed health workers

The plans entail establishing 1650 new public sector positions to tackle staff issues in hospitals.

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2 w. ago Solar industry welcomes adoption of SA Renewable Energy Master Plan

The plan is a collaborative effort whose aim is to build energy security in the country.

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2 w. ago Government Announces 1,650 New Healthcare Jobs to Address Sector Demand

In a significant development aimed at bolstering public healthcare, the government has announced the creation of 1,650 new jobs to address the growing demands of the sector. Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi revealed these employment plans during a press briefing held in Centurion on Thursday. The announcement follows nationwide demonstrations in 2024, where protesters urged the… Read More »Government Announces 1,650 New Healthcare Jobs to Address Sector Demand The post Government Announces 1,650 New Healthcare Jobs to Address Sector Demand first appeared on iAfrica.

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2 w. ago SANDF investigates soldiers presence at GBV march in Matatiele

Questions were raised about whether the soldiers were deployed to monitor the protest.

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3 w. ago Department of Communications has plan to have internet to all by 2030

Department of Communications promises to provide the necessary infrastructure for digital inclusion

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3 w. ago Department of Communications plans to have internet to all by 2030

Department of Communications promises to provide the necessary infrastructure for digital inclusion

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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 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 SA launches R440bn transmission plan, eyes private sector funding

The 10-year plan aims to construct 14 000 km of transmission lines through PPP.

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3 w. ago DRC and M23 Rebels Agree to First Direct Peace Talks in Doha

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the M23 rebels are set to hold direct peace talks on April 9 in Doha, the capital of Qatar. This development marks a significant step toward resolving one of Africa’s most devastating conflicts. The meeting, facilitated by Qatar, is the first direct negotiation between the parties involved in… Read More »DRC and M23 Rebels Agree to First Direct Peace Talks in Doha The post DRC and M23 Rebels Agree to First Direct Peace Talks in Doha first appeared on iAfrica.

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3 w. ago Tshisekedi Grants Clemency to Americans Convicted in Failed Coup

DRC President Felix Tshisekedi commuted the death sentences of three Americans convicted of participating in a failed coup attempt to life imprisonment, days ahead of a high-level US delegation visit. The men—Marcel Malanga, Tyler Thompson Jr., and Benjamin Reuben Zalman-Polun—were among 37 convicted after attempting to storm the presidential palace and the residence of politician… Read More »Tshisekedi Grants Clemency to Americans Convicted in Failed Coup The post Tshisekedi Grants Clemency to Americans Convicted in Failed Coup first appeared on iAfrica.

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3 w. ago South African Steel Giant Gets State Boost to Avert April Shutdown

ArcelorMittal South Africa has postponed the planned closure of its long steel operations to August 31, following a $91.5 million lifeline from the state-owned Industrial Development Corporation. The struggling steelmaker had earlier announced it would shut down the division by April after failing to secure government concessions on electricity costs, freight rail tariffs, and import… Read More »South African Steel Giant Gets State Boost to Avert April Shutdown The post South African Steel Giant Gets State Boost to Avert April Shutdown first appeared on iAfrica.

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