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EFF welcomes High Court decision on VAT rate authority

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) have welcomed a ruling by the Western Cape High Court, which found that only Parliament can change South Africa’s VAT rate. The court has given Parliament 24 months to amend the law. The decison overturns Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana’s attempt to raise VAT, delcaring the relevant section of the…

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Analyst applauds new oversight for Presidency

Parliament elected a chairperson for its newly formed portfolio committee The establishment of a portfolio committee to oversee the Presidency covers a gap in the legislative process that has been there since the 1994 advent of democracy in South Africa. This is the opinion of political analyst, Dr Ntsikelelo Breakfast, from the Centre for Security,…

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Carrim’s lawyer reads out threatening message at Commission

Advocate Kameel Prehmid representing North-West businessman Sulliman Carrim Advocate Kameel Prehmid, who represents North-West businessman Suleiman Carrim, has read out a message that was allegedly sent out to his client, discouraging him from testifying at the Madlanga Commission in Pretoria. The message reads: Go to the Madlanga Commission and we will show you and your…

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Carrim applies for in camera testimony at Madlanga Commission

Suliman Carrim appearing before the Madlanga Commission North-West businessman Suleiman Carrim‘s legal counsel has brought an application before the Madlanga Commission to have his testimony heard in camera.  Adv Kameel Prehmid has argued that Carrim has been subjected to death threats.   Carrim, who has been implicated at the Madlanga Commission by alleged political middleman and North-West businessman Brown Mogotsi,…

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Some Ad Hoc Committee members reject O’Sullivan’s apology

The Ad Hoc Committee probing allegations of criminal infiltration, corruption and political interference in the country’s criminal justice system under way at Parliament in Cape Town. Some members of Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee looking into concerns of national security rejected the apology of the private investigator, Paul O’Sullivan, for walking out of the committee last…

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ANC in Limpopo welcomes Ramathuba’s SOPA

Premier Dr Phophi Ramathuba arriving at Jack Botes Hall. The African National Congress (ANC) in Limpopo has welcomed the State of the Province Address (SOPA) by Premier Dr Phophi Ramathuba. ANC Provincial Secretary Reuben Madadzhe says the provincial government has demonstrated accountability, with several projects that were promised in last year’s address now nearing completion….

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Lekota family awaits presidency to finalise funeral category

Former COPE leader and Free State premier, Mosiuoa Lekota The family of the late former Congress of the People (COPE) leader and Free State premier, Mosiuoa Lekota, says they are expecting delegates from the president’s office to finalise the category of funeral service to be given to the fallen struggle stalwart.  COPE leader, Teboho Loate,…

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