1 hour ago Parly trade committee conducts oversight visit to SABS headquarters

Minister Parks Tau has launched an investigation into corruption at SABS

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2 h. ago Polokwane airport cancels six flights due to technical issues

CEO says problems stem from a software update by Air Traffic Control and Management Solutions.

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10 h. ago Expectations of US recession rises after Trump increased tariffs

J.P. Morgan has raised it expectation of a US recession from 40% to 60%.

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30 h. ago DA challenges fiscal framework, slams VAT hike process as unlawful

DA leader says parliament did not follow proper procedure when it adopted the Fiscal Framework.

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31 h. ago US slaps 10% tariff on Ugandan exports, deepening economic strain

US has imposed a 10% tariff on Ugandan exports, deepening economic woes after AGOA suspension.

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57 h. ago SARS forges ahead with 0.5% VAT hike despite DA legal challenge

SARS makes provisions to go ahead with the 0.5% VAT increase on May 1.

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58 h. ago SANIR calls for urgent action on stateless children in South Africa

SANIR has issued an urgent call for action regarding the crisis of undocumented in South Africa

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3 d. ago LIVE | Lamola and Tau update on SA’s strategic approach to US tariffs

Media Briefing about South Africa's strategic approach to new US tariff regime.

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3 d. ago Lesotho Faces Economic Blow as Trump Slaps 50% Tariff on Imports

Lesotho has become the world’s second hardest-hit country by President Donald Trump’s sweeping new tariffs, facing a 50% rate on all exports to the US—just behind China. The move threatens Lesotho’s thriving textile trade, including exports of Levi’s and Wrangler jeans, which have benefited from tariff-free access under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA).… Read More »Lesotho Faces Economic Blow as Trump Slaps 50% Tariff on Imports The post Lesotho Faces Economic Blow as Trump Slaps 50% Tariff on Imports first appeared on iAfrica.

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3 d. ago South Africa’s VAT Hike Sparks Legal Showdown and Political Uncertainty

The Democratic Alliance (DA) has taken legal action against the South African government’s 2025 budget, challenging the constitutionality of its approval process and seeking to block a proposed value-added tax (VAT) hike. The DA, the second-largest party in the fragile ruling coalition, opposed the fiscal framework passed by Parliament, calling the process procedurally flawed. The… Read More »South Africa’s VAT Hike Sparks Legal Showdown and Political Uncertainty The post South Africa’s VAT Hike Sparks Legal Showdown and Political Uncertainty first appeared on iAfrica.

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3 d. ago Trump’s tariff hike on SA is part of the US trade issues: Dangor

The approach by the US administration on the issues of trade is a global one.

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3 d. ago Global trade war is inevitable following Trump’s tariffs: Analyst

Parks Tau says they are still trying to make sense of the new tariffs

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3 d. ago Macron calls for suspension of investment in US after tariffs

Macron called the Trump's tariffs "brutal and unfounded".

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4 d. ago South African Presidency Expresses Concern Over New U.S. Tariffs

The South African Presidency has voiced apprehension regarding the recent imposition of tariffs by U.S. President Donald Trump, describing them as punitive measures that hinder international trade. On Wednesday, President Trump announced extensive global tariffs, asserting they were in retaliation for what he termed unfair trade practices. South Africa is among the nations affected, facing… Read More »South African Presidency Expresses Concern Over New U.S. Tariffs The post South African Presidency Expresses Concern Over New U.S. Tariffs first appeared on iAfrica.

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4 d. ago Tariffs will harm US even without European response: Germany’s Scholz

 German Chancellor Olaf Scholz says Trump's tariffs are an attack on the trade system.

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4 d. ago Tshwane Mayor warns residents to brace themselves for tariff hikes

The City of Tshwane is struggling to increase its revenue collection.

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4 d. ago South African Officials Defend Land Policy During Key US Talks

A senior South African delegation, led by International Relations Director-General Zane Dangor, has returned from Washington, where it met top US officials to discuss bilateral issues and clarify Pretoria’s stance on contentious policies like the Expropriation Act. The US officials, including those from the White House and State Department, were reportedly “cordial and receptive.” The… Read More »South African Officials Defend Land Policy During Key US Talks The post South African Officials Defend Land Policy During Key US Talks first appeared on iAfrica.

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4 d. ago EC education dept. rescinds decision to deregister ‘Cwecwe’s school’

Last week, Education MEC, Fundile Gade, issued a notice to deregister the school.

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5 d. ago US judge blocks Trump cuts to legal aid for migrant children

That law requires the government to ensure all unaccompanied children receive legal counsel.

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5 d. ago Response to Trump’s tariffs will happen at appropriate moment: EU

The EU says they will respond to Donald Trump's tariffs at appropriate moment.

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