37 h. ago Ethiopia expects preliminary deal on IMF review: Finance Minister

Ethiopia expects to reach an agreement on the review of its IMF $3.4 billion loan programme.

Politics

37 h. ago Vancouver man charged with murder for attack at Filipino festival

At least 11 people were killed and dozens injuring after the man rammed an SUV through the crowd

Events

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.

Politics

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

Politics

4 d. ago US officials arrest Milwaukee judge for obstructing immigration

Dugan is charged with obstructing a proceeding and concealing an individual to prevent arrest

Events

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 In an unprecedented step, Godongwana has also withdrawn the two… Read More »Godongwana Tables Emergency Bill to Cancel VAT Hike, but Legal Questions Remain The post Godongwana Tables Emergency Bill to Cancel VAT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.

Politics

5 d. ago Court reserves judgment on Thales’ application to dismiss charges

The French company is charged alongside former president in the arms deal corruption trial

Events

5 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

Politics

5 d. ago Thales legal representative asks the state to drop arms deal charges

Barry Roux told the court Thales is unable to call any witnesses to gainsay the state's evidence

Politics

5 d. ago Lawyer of Limpopo teacher accused of rape presses court for bail

The accused faces charges of rape and child sexual grooming after being accused of raping a minor.

Society

6 d. ago Zuma awaits crucial court decision on prosecutor recusal appeal

KZN court to rule Thursday on former president's bid to remove lead arms deal prosecutor

Events

6 d. ago Court hears alleged Usindiso arsonist confessed to deadly blaze

Mdlalose has been charged with the deaths of 76 people following the incident in August 2023

Events

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.

Events

7 d. ago Officer Explains Why Charges Were Dropped Against Former Accused in Joshlin Smith Case

The lead investigator in the Joshlin Smith case has testified about why charges were withdrawn against a former accused, Phumza Sigaqa. Captain Wesley Lombard from the police’s anti-kidnapping unit continued giving evidence on Tuesday, detailing the steps taken during the investigation into the disappearance of six-year-old Joshlin Smith. Joshlin’s mother, Kelly Smith, along with Jacquen… Read More »Officer Explains Why Charges Were Dropped Against Former Accused in Joshlin Smith Case The post Officer Explains Why Charges Were Dropped Against Former Accused in Joshlin Smith Case first appeared on iAfrica.

Events

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.

Politics

7 d. ago LIVE: Meyiwa trial hangs on a thread amid Sibiya’s attorney threat

Sibiya was left without legal representation after the death of his lawyer Thulani Mngomezulu

Events

7 d. ago Court to hear if accused in Meyiwa trial has legal representation

Muzi Sibiya was left without legal representation after the death of his lawyer Thulani Mngomezulu.

Events

9 d. ago Bushiri faces additional charges after he fled SA: Minister Kubayi

Justice Minister Kubayi awaits Malawi's ruling on Bushiri's extradition

Politics

9 d. ago ‘Shivambu’s Bushiri visit is disrespect towards SA’s legal system’

Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi has condemned Floyd Shivambu's visit to Bushiri's church in Malawi.

Events

9 d. ago Thirteen arrested during operation Vala Umgodi in Mpumalanga

The suspects aged between 18 and 35 face charges of Contravention of the Immigration Act

Events