FILE | A street vendor stands by her stall. Street vendors in Polokwane, Limpopo, say Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana should not increase Value-Added Tax (VAT). Godongwana will present his budget speech in the National Assembly on Wednesday. The hawkers say they started small businesses due to unemployment. According to Stats SA, unemployment stands at 31.4%…
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana. Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana will take the nation into his confidence on Wednesday as to how National Treasury plans to raise additional revenue and allocate its limited resources to many of government’s priorities. And whether it is still on track to whittling down the nation’s sovereign debt and importantly, the annual…
Protestors against the Government Employee Medical Aid Scheme are seen outside the High Court in Pretoria. Government employees embarked on protests across the country, voicing their unhappiness over the Government Employees Medical Scheme (GEMS)’s 9.8 percent hike. Public servants in Kimberley in the Northern Cape took to the streets, arguing that the increase will put…
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana. The South African Medical Association (SAMA) is calling on Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana to make funding for the employment of health care workers a priority when he delivers the Budget Speech on Wednesday. SAMA Chairperson Dr Mvuyisi Mzukwa says the shortage of health care professionals needs urgent attention. “If we look…
BonDay at Meetings Africa 2026 taking place at the Sandton Convention Centre. The Meetings Africa’s Bon Day has seen a reflection of 20 years of showcasing Africa’s strengths, unlocking opportunities and advancing the continent ‘s visibility on the global stage. The 2026 edition has been described as a landmark edition under the theme “20 years…
Residents of the Gugulethu informal settlement searching for gold at a kraal. The recent gold rush in the Gugulethu informal settlement in Springs, east of Johannesburg, has highlighted severe financial hardships among poor communities. Statistics South Africa’s latest figures show that unemployment in Gauteng stands at 33 percent. Residents of the informal settlement say they…
A view of the Cape Town International Airport. Cape Town International Airport (CTIA) says its main runway and Domestic Terminal Building will be revamped at a cost of around R9 billion, with construction expected to start in April, next year. The airport’s plans for upgrades to infrastructure are part of a broader R21.7 billion infrastructure…
Alcohol seen on display. The Gauteng Liquor Traders Association has rejected the Gauteng Liquor Board’s proposal to increase license fees. The fees currently cost up to R6 000 annually. The Association, which represents thousands of liquor traders across Gauteng, argues that the proposed fee hikes will further strain liquor traders especially those in townships. This…
Outside the South African Reserve Bank. By Miyelani Mkhabela The primary mission of the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) is to protect the value of the rand in the interest of balanced and sustainable economic growth in South Africa, through a monetary policy targeting inflation of 1-3% and by enhancing financial stability, acting independently and…
FILE | An illegal mining site Farming communities in the North West say more needs to be done to fight illegal mining activities. In the State of the Nation Address, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the deployment of the army to hotspots to support police. A local farmer who has opted to remain anonymous for fear…
