Revenue Bill signed into law

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa. The National Assembly has passed the Division of Revenue Bill. The Bill guides how government spends its money, between the national, provincial and local spheres of government. It outlines how the national government shares money with the provinces and municipalities. This process had been delayed, following the rejection of the…

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Proteas go to lunch on 9/0 in test match against Pakistan

Day two of the second test between the Proteas and Pakistan. The South African cricket team, through left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj, has staged a remarkable fightback in the first session of day two of the second test against Pakistan in Rawalpindi. Pakistan, who won the toss, resumed their first innings on 259 for the loss…

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Government interventions slowly reducing poverty: Ramaphosa

ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa African National Congress President Cyril Ramaphosa says long-term government interventions are contributing to a gradual reduction in poverty levels in South Africa. Speaking at the party’s birthday Gala Dinner in the North West, Ramaphosa cited the latest Statistics South Africa Poverty Trends report, which shows a marked decline in poverty since…

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