DA rejects any proposed VAT hike

FILE PICTURE: President Cyril Rmaphosa shares a light moment with DA leader and Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen as well as DA MP and Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube. 2 minutes Tensions are high ahead of Wednesday’s revised budget speech, with opposition parties opposing any increase in VAT. The Democratic Alliance (DA), a member of the…

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Five illegal miners to appear in the Belfast court today

Police confiscate equipment used in illegal mining. 1 minute Five suspected illegal miners arrested at Slaaihoek outside Waterval Boven in Mpumalanga during the Operation Vala Umgodi, will appear at the Belfast Magistrates’ Court today. The suspects aged between 28 and 42, are facing charges of contravention of the Immigration Act of South Africa and unlawful…

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National Assembly passes Fiscal Framework and Revenue Proposals

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana. 2 minutes The National Assembly has passed the Fiscal Framework and Revenue Proposals with 268 votes for and 88 against. It has taken three attempts by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana to table the budget after unhappiness about his proposed VAT increase in the previous two budget proposals. There were two abstentions…

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Public sector wage increase negotiations resume

Person holds SA money 1 minute Public sector wage negotiations have resumed with a new wage increase offer of 5% percent from government. Workers are engaged in negotiations at the Public Service Co-ordinating Bargaining Council ahead of the 2025/26 financial year. The workers’ demands have been revised down several times, from an initial 12% to…

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The big impact of quiet workers: How introverts drive corporate success

Image source: Narintorn Pornsuknimitkul – 123RF.com Recent insights from various studies, expert analyses, and workplace trends highlight how introverts excel in corporate life, leveraging their inherent strengths to drive success according to Linda Trim, director at Giant Leap, one of SA’s largest workplace design consultancies. Thoughtful leadership and listening skills Introverted leaders are increasingly recognised…

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