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Nedbank slashes its 2025 GDP forecast from 1.5% to 1%

Nedbank has revised its growth outlook for 2025 to 1%, down from its earlier, more optimistic outlook of a 1.5% increase in GDP.  This came out of a discussion with the bank’s Chief Executive, Jason Quinn, who was answering questions on the company’s interim results released on Tuesday. For the six months ended June 2025,…

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EFF, DA challenge VAT hike and fiscal framework in court

EFF Treasurer General, Commissar Omphile Maotwewith other EFF regional leaders at the Western Cape High Court. 3 minutes The Western Cape High Court is hearing the court case brought by the Democratic Alliance (DA) and the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) on the Finance Minister’s 0.5 percentage point VAT increase. The two parties took their battle…

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Govt generated billions in infrastructure investment: Ramaphosa

[File Image] President Cyril Ramaphosa delivers the opening address of the National House of Traditional and Khoi-San Leaders at the Good Hope Chamber in Parliament, Cape Town. President Cyril Ramaphosa says government generated about R400 billion in infrastructure investment last year. He says the private sector played an important role in what he describes as…

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World Rugby launches Nations Championship

South Africa players huddle on the pitch before the match. World Rugby has announced a groundbreaking biennial tournament – a joint venture between SANZAAR and Six Nations Rugby and featuring 12 top rugby nations was officially launched today. The Springboks will host England, Scotland, and Wales in July next year when the new Nations Championship…

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Ramaphosa appoints Adv Dinkie Dube as Deputy Public Protector

[File photo] Public Protector Office President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Advocate Dinkie  Dube as Deputy Public Protector for seven year term.   The appointment is with effect from the 1st of February 2026.   Dube is currently the Director General of the Public Service Commission , she has more than 20 years experience in the public sector.   WATCH | President Cyril…

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