6 h. ago Concerns rise over Military budget ahead of Finance Minister’s speech

South Africa's military spending is among the lowest in its GDP category

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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 ANC’s Kekana Labels Afrikaners’ Global ‘Victimhood Tour’ as ‘Disingenuous and Shortsighted

African National Congress (ANC) communications head Nkenke Kekana has condemned a group of Afrikaners who have been touring the globe to raise claims of racial discrimination in South Africa, describing their actions as both disingenuous and shortsighted. In an opinion piece published on ewn.co.za, Kekana asserts that Afrikaners are an ethnic group deeply rooted in… Read More »ANC’s Kekana Labels Afrikaners’ Global ‘Victimhood Tour’ as ‘Disingenuous and Shortsighted The post ANC’s Kekana Labels Afrikaners’ Global ‘Victimhood Tour’ as ‘Disingenuous and Shortsighted 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 Mother of Former Miss SA Finalist Barred from Seeking Permanent Residency, Granted Strict Bail

The mother of former Miss South Africa finalist, Chidimma Adetshina, has been prohibited from applying for permanent residency in South Africa. Anabela Rungo, a Mozambican national, appeared in the Cape Town Magistrates Court on Wednesday, facing charges of identity fraud and violating the Immigration Act. She was granted bail set at R10,000 but must adhere… Read More »Mother of Former Miss SA Finalist Barred from Seeking Permanent Residency, Granted Strict Bail The post Mother of Former Miss SA Finalist Barred from Seeking Permanent Residency, Granted Strict Bail first appeared on iAfrica.

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61 h. ago Trump’s Policies and Potential Risks to South Africa’s AGOA Deal

South Africa’s AGOA trade deal, a vital gateway to the US market, faces renewed uncertainty amid aggressive policies from President Donald Trump’s administration. The US has threatened to cut aid over South Africa’s controversial land reform law and its legal challenge against Israel, raising fears that the nation’s tariff-free exports—especially in the automotive, fruit, and… Read More »Trump’s Policies and Potential Risks to South Africa’s AGOA Deal The post Trump’s Policies and Potential Risks to South Africa’s AGOA Deal first appeared on iAfrica.

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3 d. ago Kganyago says prudent economic policies needed to manage our debt

The nature of the debt "affects the risk premium the South African Government has to pay."

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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."

Politics

4 d. ago Competition Commission wants Google to compensate SA news media

The Competition Commission wants Google to compensate South African news media.

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4 d. ago Evacuation of injured Sandf members from DRC to begin this week

It remains unclear how many soldiers will be brought back to South Africa from the DRC.

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5 d. ago Minister Ramokgopa Apologizes as Stage 6 Load Shedding Returns Following Major Power Station Failures

Minister of Energy and Electricity, Dr. Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, offered a public apology to South Africans on Sunday morning as the country once again faces Stage 6 load shedding. Speaking at a media briefing in Pretoria, Gauteng, Ramokgopa acknowledged the frustration felt by citizens and businesses nationwide. “Please accept our sincerest apologies. With the greatest level… Read More »Minister Ramokgopa Apologizes as Stage 6 Load Shedding Returns Following Major Power Station Failures The post Minister Ramokgopa Apologizes as Stage 6 Load Shedding Returns Following Major Power Station Failures first appeared on iAfrica.

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6 d. ago South Africa’s VAT Increase Proposal: Balancing Revenue and Economic Impact

Finance Minister, Enoch Godongwana, proposed raising the value-added tax (VAT) from 15% to 17% to address a significant budget deficit. This proposal led to a cabinet rift, resulting in the unprecedented postponement of the national budget presentation. Proponents argue that increasing VAT would generate essential revenue and is more efficient than other taxes. However, critics… Read More »South Africa’s VAT Increase Proposal: Balancing Revenue and Economic Impact The post South Africa’s VAT Increase Proposal: Balancing Revenue and Economic Impact first appeared on iAfrica.

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6 d. ago Uncertainty Surrounds AGOA’s Future Amid Trump’s Trade Policies

The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), granting duty-free access to the U.S. market for eligible African countries, is set to expire on September 30, 2025. With President Donald Trump’s renewed skepticism toward free trade and recent tensions with South Africa over land reform policies, the act’s reauthorization is in question. Analysts note that while… Read More »Uncertainty Surrounds AGOA’s Future Amid Trump’s Trade Policies The post Uncertainty Surrounds AGOA’s Future Amid Trump’s Trade Policies first appeared on iAfrica.

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6 d. ago Two South Africans nabbed at OR Tambo for suspected drug trafficking

The suspected drug mules arrived on separate planes from Brazil.

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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 Ramaphosa Announces State Visit for Zelenskyy, Emphasizes Peaceful Resolutions at G20

President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that he has formally invited Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for a state visit. Ramaphosa made the revelation on Thursday morning via X (formerly Twitter), underscoring South Africa’s support for an inclusive peace process to end the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. “I welcome the constructive engagement I had with… Read More »Ramaphosa Announces State Visit for Zelenskyy, Emphasizes Peaceful Resolutions at G20 The post Ramaphosa Announces State Visit for Zelenskyy, Emphasizes Peaceful Resolutions at G20 first appeared on iAfrica.

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7 d. ago Lamola Expresses Optimism as South Africa Leads G20 Amid Global Tensions

South Africa’s Minister of International Relations, Ronald Lamola, expressed confidence that the country’s G20 presidency can drive substantive progress in addressing pressing global challenges. He opened the first G20 foreign ministers’ meeting on Thursday at the Nasrec Expo Centre in Johannesburg, highlighting pivotal issues such as global economic growth, food and energy security, and climate… Read More »Lamola Expresses Optimism as South Africa Leads G20 Amid Global Tensions The post Lamola Expresses Optimism as South Africa Leads G20 Amid Global Tensions first appeared on iAfrica.

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7 d. ago Fintech, Education and Community: Boosting Financial Inclusion in South Africa

South Africa faces a stark financial inclusion challenge, deeply intertwined with its socio-economic landscape. Despite the strides made in expanding banking services, 15% of the population remains unbanked and on the margins of the financial system, a shortfall further compounded by a lack of money management skills. A new generation of fintechs is rising to… Read More »Fintech, Education and Community: Boosting Financial Inclusion in South Africa The post Fintech, Education and Community: Boosting Financial Inclusion in South Africa first appeared on iAfrica.

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8 d. ago South Africa Postpones 2025 Budget Speech Amid Government Rift

South Africa’s 2025 Budget Speech, originally slated for 19 February, has been canceled indefinitely due to disagreements among parties in the Government of National Unity (GNU). At the heart of the conflict is a proposed two-percentage-point increase in Value-Added Tax (VAT), from 15% to 17%. According to reports, President Cyril Ramaphosa convened an emergency cabinet… Read More »South Africa Postpones 2025 Budget Speech Amid Government Rift The post South Africa Postpones 2025 Budget Speech Amid Government Rift first appeared on iAfrica.

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8 d. ago South Africa Plans Diplomatic Tour to Resolve Conflict with US

South Africa intends to send a high-level delegation to Washington to safeguard the duty-free access its automobile, fruits, and nuts industries enjoy under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). However, it will first confer with China and Europe to project that it has the support of other strong economies before it approaches the Trump… Read More »South Africa Plans Diplomatic Tour to Resolve Conflict with US The post South Africa Plans Diplomatic Tour to Resolve Conflict with US first appeared on iAfrica.

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