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VAT hike sparks war of words between ANC, DA
Mashudu Sadike and Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published 31 minutes ago

VAT hike sparks war of words between ANC, DA

Cheslin Kolbe celebrates his 2024 SA Rugby Player of the Year award

Leighton Koopman|Published 1 hour ago

Cheslin Kolbe's unexpected triumph as the 2024 SA Rugby Player of the Year highlights his dedication and ambition, as he aims for even greater success in the upcoming ...

Urgent need to address US funding gaps for HIV and TB services

Lisa Isaacs|Published 1 hour ago

Activists expressed disappointment that Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana failed to account for the additional finances required to cover activities that were sponsored ...

State witness testimony stalled in Joshlin Smith case

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published 2 hours ago

Lourentia Lombaard is expected to provide crucial testimony about the disappearance of six-year-old Joshlin Smith.

Criminal cases at risk due to DNA backlog crisis

Manyane Manyane|Published 3 hours ago

A critical crisis unfolds as the SAPS DNA backlog surpasses 140 000 cases, forcing criminal cases to be withdrawn and leaving thousands of victims without justice. ...

Withdrawal of troops from DRC must be handled with care – Defence Union

Thabo Makwakwa|Published 4 hours ago

SANDU urges careful handling of the phased withdrawal of troops from the DRC, highlighting the precarious situation faced by SANDF personnel.

Budget Speech exposes opposition's strategic vacuum in SA politics

Nkosikhulule Nyembezi|Published 20 hours ago

Throughout the nearly hour-long address, the ANC side of the National Assembly chamber erupted in raucous cheers for the increases in social grants, while the opposition ...

Get ready : Cape Town's first Sky Circle construction begins March 2025

Kim Kay|Published 21 hours ago

This Sky Circle, the first of its kind in South Africa, is a crucial component of the MyCiTi bus service expansion.

Godongwana sticks to R1 trillion investment in infrastructure to boost growth and employment

Theolin Tembo|Published 22 hours ago

An estimated R1,03 trillion will be spent on public infrastructure projects by state-owned companies, other public entities, and national, provincial and local governments ...

BUDGET: DA'S OPPOSITION REMAINS HOLLOW

Siyavuya Mzantsi|Published 22 hours ago

Our previous editorials have correctly questioned the DA’s role in the GNU, boldly characterising its participation as a bystander.

10 Transformative Books and Lessons for 2025

Rehana Rutti|Published 22 hours ago

Discover the 10 impactful books that transformed my mindset in 2024 and the lessons I’ll carry into 2025

ANC's VAT hike faces uphill battle

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published 23 hours ago

The DA, the second largest party in the GNU has already indicated that they would not support the current budget in its current format, while the Good Party confirmed ...

Godongwana announces major cuts to social grant allocations

Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published 23 hours ago

A closer look at the Budget Review document tabled on Wednesday showed that the social grants were severely cut when compared to the documents presented at the postponed ...

Finance minister allocates R5 billion for SANDF troops in the DRC

Theolin Tembo|Published 1 day ago

The move comes amid the continued spotlight on the deployment of SANDF troops in the region after 14 soldiers were killed in clashes with Rwandan-backed M23 rebels. ...

Eskom's financial recovery: Treasury adjusts R70bn debt relief package

Helmo Preuss|Published 1 day ago

South Africa's state power utility Eskom is set to receive modified debt relief support, with Treasury announcing a simplified final phase worth R50bn spread across ...

Joshlin’s mom implicated in plan to sell her children

Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published 1 day ago

A state witness on Wednesday revealed chilling details about Kelly Smith's alleged plan to sell her children, as the trial for kidnapping and human trafficking unfolds. ...

Help police find suspected Waterfront jewellery thieves

Staff Reporter|Published 1 day ago

Police appeal for assistance in identifying suspects linked to a R1. 3 million jewellery heist at the V&A Waterfront.

R28. 9bn allocated to keep 9 300 healthcare workers employed, National Health Insurance gets 9. 9bn

Theolin Tembo|Published 1 day ago

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana announced a substantial R941. 5 billion budget over the medium-term expenditure framework to enhance public health services, ensuring ...

Government allocates R11bn for early retirement of 30 000 public employees

Siphelele Dludla|Published 1 day ago

The National Treasury has allocated R11 billion to facilitate early retirement for 30 000 public servants over two years, aiming to reduce wage costs and rejuvenate ...

Ten train coaches gutted in railway blaze

Chevon Booysen|Published 1 day ago

A fire destroyed 10 previously damaged train coaches between Woodstock and Cape Town stations, prompting a major emergency response and criminal investigation. This ...