Godongwana won’t resign, seeks new consultation process

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana. 1 minute Finance Minister, Enoch Godongwana says the Government of National Unity (GNU) will develop a new consultation process, which will be presented sometime in September before the tabling of the Mid-Term Budget Policy Statement. National Treasury has confirmed that it is working on a new budget framework, which will be…

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DA calls for swift repairs at Riverlea High School following fire

Damage to classrooms at the Riverlea High School after a fire. 1 minute The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Gauteng has urged the provincial Education Department to swiftly repair the Riverlea High School. This comes after a fire destroyed 11 classrooms at the school on Monday. The DA has cited a similar incident at the Lancea Vale Secondary School in Eldorado Park last year. The party is demanding accountability and prompt restoration of the affected facilities. DA Shadow MEC for Education…

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Closing arguments to continue in Joshlin Smith kidnapping trial

Accused number three in the Joshlin SMith kidnapping trial, Kelly Smith, who is Joshlin’s mother, is seen in court on 12 March 2025. 1 minute The Joshlin Smith kidnapping case is expected to resume today after the lawyer representing accused number one, Jacquen Appollis, argued that the state was basing its case on the evidence of Lourentia Lombard. Fannie Harmse yesterday told…

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