3 h. ago Gauteng motorists urged to exercise caution amid rainy weather

EMS spokesperson Robert Mulaudzi says the roads are wet and this could lead to serious collisions.

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15 h. ago No extension will be granted for spaza shop registrations: Hlabisa

Today is the deadline for the registration of spaza shop businesses.

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16 h. ago SASSA beneficiaries urged to change to black cards as deadline looms

The gold cards will be replaced by the black cards belonging to the Postbank.

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33 h. ago NW police urges public to avoid reporting criminality on social media

A recent post went viral about Swartruggens police allowing people to steal cattle from a farm.

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36 h. ago SARS Commissioner Urges G20: ‘Build Collection Capacity Before Hiking Taxes

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.

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36 h. ago Western Cape Pushes Cape Town Airport Expansion Amid Record Tourism Numbers

The Western Cape government has highlighted the urgent need to expand Cape Town International Airport, following a surge in tourism that saw more than 160,000 international visitors arrive in December—marking a twelve-year high. Although the international terminal is managed by Airports Company South Africa (ACSA), which is 74.6% government-owned, Western Cape Premier Alan Winde stressed… Read More »Western Cape Pushes Cape Town Airport Expansion Amid Record Tourism Numbers The post Western Cape Pushes Cape Town Airport Expansion Amid Record Tourism Numbers first appeared on iAfrica.

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36 h. ago Ramaphosa Demands Urgent Reset on Africa’s Debt Woes at G20 Summit

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.

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51 h. ago Carling Black Label and PSL join hands in the fight against GBV

Aims at harnessing the power of football to drive meaningful change in the fight against GBV

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53 h. ago 40% of Northern Cape Spaza shops registered before deadline: MEC

Businesses have been warned that there will be no extension to the looming deadline

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3 d. ago SA urges G20 counterparts to engage over science and innovation

The G20 in South Africa is hosted under the theme "Solidarity, Equality and Sustainability."

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3 d. ago Kganyago warns VAT changes are economic shock amid budget delay

The Bank says it only reacts when the VAT increase leads to further price increases.

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3 d. ago SACP calls for urgent consultation on 2025 budget alternatives

The SACP also urged govt to allocate more resources to SARS and opposes a proposed VAT hike.

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4 d. ago Kéré Designs Monument to Honor Revolutionary Leader Thomas Sankara’s Legacy

Pritzker Prize-winning architect Francis Kéré has designed a tribute to Thomas Sankara, the revolutionary leader of Burkina Faso, with a memorial in Ouagadougou. The 87-meter-tall structure honors Sankara’s impactful legacy, focusing on transformation and renewal. Located at the site of Sankara’s 1987 assassination, the memorial features a challenging ramp symbolizing the struggle for change. The… Read More »Kéré Designs Monument to Honor Revolutionary Leader Thomas Sankara’s Legacy The post Kéré Designs Monument to Honor Revolutionary Leader Thomas Sankara’s Legacy first appeared on iAfrica.

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6 d. ago Postbank registration points shortfall hinder WC SASSA switch

WC SASSA beneficiaries struggle with Postbank card migration due to limited service points.

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7 d. ago Culinary skills training on the cards for EC disabled youth: Mabuyane

Mabuyane delivered the first State of the Province Address for the seventh administration today.

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7 d. ago Economists Challenge Proposed 2% VAT Hike, Urge Alternatives in SA Budget Debate

South Africa’s Finance Minister, Enoch Godongwana, has drawn criticism for proposing a 2% increase in Value Added Tax (VAT)—from 15% to 17%—as a way to bolster the country’s R60 billion budget surplus. According to economist Patrick Bond, this approach reflects a long-standing insensitivity from the National Treasury, which he says dates back to the apartheid… Read More »Economists Challenge Proposed 2% VAT Hike, Urge Alternatives in SA Budget Debate The post Economists Challenge Proposed 2% VAT Hike, Urge Alternatives in SA Budget Debate first appeared on iAfrica.

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7 d. ago Wits students demand extended registration, more accommodation

The Wits Solidarity Sleepover Movement has urged the university to extend the registration period.

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7 d. ago G20 leaders urged to promote diplomatic solutions to conflicts

President Ramaphosa says the G20 we must continue to advocate for diplomatic solutions to conflicts.

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8 d. ago Ramaphosa urges leaders to promote diplomatic solutions to conflicts

President Cyril Ramaphosa has opened the G20 foreign ministers' meeting in Johannesburg.

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8 d. ago Limpopo spaza shop owners urged to register as deadline looms

Spaza shop owners have one week left to register their businesses before the February 28 deadline

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