54 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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55 h. ago Sarr And Eze Send Palace Soaring Past Villa Into FA Cup Final

Crystal Palace outplayed Aston Villa as they soared into the FA Cup final for only the third time with two brilliant goals by Ismaila Sarr and a stunner by Eberechi Eze sealing a 3-0 victory in an entertaining clash at Wembley on Saturday. Palace’s fans, dreaming of a first major trophy in the south London… Read More »Sarr And Eze Send Palace Soaring Past Villa Into FA Cup Final The post Sarr And Eze Send Palace Soaring Past Villa Into FA Cup Final first appeared on iAfrica.

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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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4 d. ago SARS instructs vendors to continue 15% VAT charges after reversal

The VAT withdrawal has left a 75-billion Rand shortfall over the next three financial years

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5 d. ago Zelenskyy’s SA visit signals new diplomatic, economic ties – Analyst

Kajee is convinced that SA's agricultural sector has the potential to benefit the most

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6 d. ago ‘SA’s G20 presidency vital amid global food security challenges’

Steenhuisen says this urgent crisis can be addressed through technological capacity

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7 d. ago Sheinbaum says she disagrees with IMF’s negative growth forecast

The fund's updated World Economic Outlook forecast a 0.3% economic contraction for 2025

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7 d. ago Joburg Fire Accused Retracts Confession, Cites Duress and Mental Instability

S’thembiso Mdlalose, the man who previously confessed to starting the devastating fire at the Usindiso building in Johannesburg’s CBD, is now contesting that confession, claiming it was not made voluntarily. The 31-year-old appeared in the Palm Ridge Magistrates Court on Tuesday, where his legal team announced a challenge to the confession’s admissibility. The fire, which… Read More »Joburg Fire Accused Retracts Confession, Cites Duress and Mental Instability The post Joburg Fire Accused Retracts Confession, Cites Duress and Mental Instability first appeared on iAfrica.

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7 d. ago EFF Slams VAT Increase as ‘Unconstitutional’, Joins Legal Bid to Halt Implementation

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has labelled Parliament’s process to adopt the new fiscal framework and value-added tax (VAT) hike as “farcical” and unconstitutional. The party made its case in the Western Cape High Court on Tuesday, intervening in the Democratic Alliance (DA)’s urgent application seeking to halt the VAT increase, scheduled to take effect… Read More »EFF Slams VAT Increase as ‘Unconstitutional’, Joins Legal Bid to Halt Implementation The post EFF Slams VAT Increase as ‘Unconstitutional’, Joins Legal Bid to Halt Implementation first appeared on iAfrica.

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1 week ago Madrid Heroics Boost Arsenal’s Appeal In Transfer Window – Arteta

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said his side’s big win over Real Madrid, which sent them through to their first Champions League semi-final since 2009, can boost the club’s appeal to top targets in the close season transfer window. Arsenal beat Real Madrid in both quarter-final legs to advance 5-1 on aggregate, setting up a semi-final… Read More »Madrid Heroics Boost Arsenal’s Appeal In Transfer Window – Arteta The post Madrid Heroics Boost Arsenal’s Appeal In Transfer Window – Arteta first appeared on iAfrica.

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1 week ago Ndlozi Defends Malema, Critiques U.S. Relations, and Addresses Starlink’s Lesotho Launch

Former Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) spokesperson Mbuyiseni Ndlozi has publicly defended Julius Malema against recent criticisms, while also offering insights into South Africa’s international relations and technological developments in the region. Defense of Julius Malema In response to derogatory remarks made by Patriotic Alliance deputy president Kenny Kunene, who labeled Malema as a “small boy”… Read More »Ndlozi Defends Malema, Critiques U.S. Relations, and Addresses Starlink’s Lesotho Launch The post Ndlozi Defends Malema, Critiques U.S. Relations, and Addresses Starlink’s Lesotho Launch first appeared on iAfrica.

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1 week ago Nelson Mandela Bay hopes Splash Festival will boost local economy

The festival currently underway in Gqeberha is expected to attract significant crowds.

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1 week ago Public Works declares Sarah Baartman Centre a priority project

The Sarah Baartman Remembrance Centre is among 30 other projects that will be completed

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1 week ago SARB’s halt on SASSA’s gold cards transition sparks uncertainty

SARB’s halt on SASSA's gold cards transition process sparks uncertainty.

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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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1 week ago Reserve Bank predicts 1.7% growth for local economy despite risks

The bank notes that household spending is expected to underpin economic activity.

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2 w. ago Lamola coordinates trade, economic relations between Russia and SA

The platform is used as a structure to coordinate economic and trade relations between South Africa.

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2 w. ago Gabon’s leader Nguema elected president with 90.35% of vote: Minister

He vowed to diversify the country’s oil-reliant economy.

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2 w. ago EFF Condemns Trump’s “Disingenuous” South Africa Claims Amid G20 Summit Row

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) have sharply criticized US President Donald Trump for citing disputed claims about South Africa’s domestic policies as justification for his potential absence from the upcoming G20 summit. Trump took to his Truth Social platform on Saturday, voicing reluctance to attend the international gathering. He referenced controversial allegations of genocide against… Read More »EFF Condemns Trump’s “Disingenuous” South Africa Claims Amid G20 Summit Row The post EFF Condemns Trump’s “Disingenuous” South Africa Claims Amid G20 Summit Row first appeared on iAfrica.

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2 w. ago Over R7 mln worth counterfeit goods seized in Pretoria and Centurion

The takedown operation targeted shops in Pretoria central and Centurion.

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