South Africans should draw lessons from VAT saga, says Ramaphosa

President Cyril Ramaphosa speaking at a government engagement. 3 minutes President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africans should draw lessons from the recent value-added tax (VAT) saga. Ramaphosa’s comments come from growing calls from organisations like the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) that Finance Minister, Enoch Godongwana, should resign from cabinet. He was speaking on the sidelines…

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Eastern Cape youth unemployment a growing threat, warns COSATU

Unemployment graphic. 1 minute The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) in the Eastern Cape has warned that the province’s high unemployment rate, particularly among young people, is a “ticking time bomb.” Speaking at the Provincial Workers’ Day rally at Sisa Dukashe Stadium in East London, COSATU Provincial Secretary Mkhawuleli Maleki said urgent action…

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SAFTU dissatisfied with proposed labour law amendments

Saftu General-Secretary, Zwelinzima Vavi speaking at May Day Rally in Durban on May 1, 2023. 2 minutes Workers affiliated to the South African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU) have expressed their dissatisfaction with proposed labour law amendments. The proposed labour law amendments include changes to the Labour Relations Act, the Basic Conditions of Employment Act…

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Dr Alistair Ruiters to spearhead SA’s investment promotions

South African R100 notes. 1 minute President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed business leader, Dr Alistair Ruiters as Special Advisor for Investment Promotion. Dr Ruiters is a former Director-General at the Department of Trade and Industry. His appointment comes as government implements a broad range of economic reforms aimed at making South Africa more attractive for…

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Ramokgopa to address G20 Energy Transitions meeting

Electricity Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa. 2 minutes Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa will be one of the main speakers at the second G20 Energy Transitions Working Group Meeting in Cape Town over the next three days. The aim of this meeting is to bring together industry role players from across the world to collaborate on advancing…

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Ocean economy is SA’s next gold mine: Ndabeni- Abrahams

Boats at a harbour in Eastern Cape 2 minutes Small Business Development Minister Stella Ndabeni- Abrahams says the ocean’s economy is South Africa’s next gold mine and it’s important that everyone, including those in the townships and villages benefit from it. We are committed to investing in oceans economy infrastructure, including the provision of boats…

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