Tax revenue boost paves way for inflation-linked tax relief

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana during a press briefing A boost in tax revenue has given the National Treasury room to offer the first inflation-linked tax relief since the 2023/24 financial year. Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana says revenue for the current financial year is projected to come in higher than previously forecast. This has been supported…

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Proteas batter Breetzke breaks 47-year ODI record

South Africa’s Matthew Breetzke in action 2 minutes South Africa opening batter Matthew Breetzke broke a 47-year-old record when he made the highest score on one-day international debut with 150 in a losing effort against New Zealand in a Tri-Nations fixture at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Monday. Breetzke, 26, struck 11 fours and five sixes…

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Kenya’s Kipkorir provisionally suspended for doping

[File photo] Brimin Kipkorir 1 minute Kenyan marathon runner Brimin Kipkorir has been provisionally suspended after he tested positive for prohibited substances, the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) said on Monday. Kipkorir won the Sydney Marathon in 2024 in a course record time of 2:06:18 and the Frankfurt Marathon in 2022 and 2023. “The AIU has…

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Nigeria AFCON bonuses settled: Finance minister

Nigeria’s Ademola Lookman celebrates scoring their first goal as Mozambique’s Ernan looks dejected The issue of Nigerian players not receiving bonuses relating to their participation in Africa Cup of Nation (AFCON) matches has been resolved, according to the country’s minister of state finance, Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite. The Super Eagles reportedly boycotted training on Wednesday over…

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