Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana, February 19, 2025. 2 minutes Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has announced plans to meet with various political parties in the Government of National Unity (GNU) to address the political risks associated with a proposed two percentage point increase in Value-Added Tax (VAT). Speaking to the media in Parliament yesterday, Godongwana stated…
A minibus and bakkie on fire after colliding in Hoedspruit. 2 minutes The Mpumalanga Provincial Government has pleaded with the families of the 14 people who lost their lives, in a horrific crash, in Hoedspruit, two weeks ago, to give the provincial government time to conclude the DNA tests. This is after the families expressed…
AfriForum’s Kallie Kriel speaking at a briefing. 2 minutes AfriForum says it will be visiting the United States (US) soon on a what it describes as a mission to salvage the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). This is according to Chief Executive Officer Kallie Kriel during an interview with South African Broadcasting Corporation’s Political…
Eastern Cape Premier Oscar Mabuyane speaking at a government event. 2 minutes Eastern Cape Premier, Oscar Mabuyane says the gloomy global economy has had a structural and geo-political impact on the economic trajectory of the province. Mabuyane is delivering the first State of the Province Address (SOPA) for the seventh administration at the Eastern Cape…
The front of a school bus. 2 minutes Parents and learners in Mafefe outside Lebowakgomo in Limpopo are outraged and concerned about the state of scholar transport provided by the Education Department. The buses are used by learners whose schools were closed or merged by the department due to low enrolment. The parents say many…
Man convicted on more than 3000 counts of child pornography 2 minutes Organisations fighting against the abuse of children are once again making a call for the term “child pornography” to be done away with. The organisations believe the right term, which shows the gravity of the crime, should be child sexual abuse material. They…
Eastern Cape Premier Oscar Mabuyane delivering his first State of the province address for the seventh administration at the Eastern Cape provincial legislature in Bhisho. 1 minute Eastern Cape Premier Oscar Mabuyane says more skills development programmes will be implemented in the province to make young people especially those living with disabilities employable. Mabuyane is…
A woman carries buckets to a public water distribution. 1 minute The eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality in KwaZulu-Natal has confirmed that it is implementing water rationing. The Metro says this is because demand continues to outstrip supply. In October, uMngeni-uThukela Water implemented its water curtailment, reducing its bulk supply. A spokesperson for the eThekwini Municipality, Gugu…
2 minutes Eastern Cape police are investigating a case of murder after three women were shot and killed in a house in Lusikisiki last night. According to reports, a man wearing a balaclava entered a home in the Sitshayelo location and fatally shot all three victims. Police spokesperson Majola Nkohli said the motive for the…
The kidnapping and human trafficking trial of Joslin Smith will commence on the 3rd of March 2025. 1 minute The kidnapping and human trafficking case of Joslin Smith from Saldanha Bay on the Cape West Coast has been adjourned to March 3. Western Cape High Court judge, Nathan Erasmus, set down the date and the…
