DA launches scathing attack on Gauteng govt over unemployment

Panyaza Lesufi’s Nasi iSpani programme 2 minutes The DA has launched a scathing attack on Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi’s administration, accusing it of failing to curb rising unemployment in the province. Gauteng’s unemployment rate has increased to 34.7 % with R2.7 million residents now jobless. The DA’s Shadow MEC for Economic Development, Mike Moriarty, argues…

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Former Deputy President David Mabuza dies aged 64

Former DP David Mabuza speaks at Former Minister Zola Skweyiya’s memorial service in 2018. Former Deputy President David Mabuza has died at the age of 64. African National Congress (ANC) Secretary-General, Fikile Mbalula, announced this in a statement a few moments ago. It is with deep sorrow and a heavy heart that we learn of the passing…

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Amplats halts operations at Tumela mine after heavy rains

A pit head is seen at the Tumela platinum mine, an Anglo-American open pit mine located in Thabazimbi, Limpopo Province, South Africa June 9, 2016. 1 minute Anglo American Platinum said it had halted operations at its Tumela mine in South Africa on Thursday after excessive rains caused flooding, though the company maintained its production…

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“Consequence management will be applied to Mkhwanazi allegations”

Lt General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi addressing a Special Operational briefing in Durban on Sunday. Parliament has assured the public that it will apply consequence management in its handling of KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi’s damning allegations. Mkhwanazi has accused senior police officials including Minister Senzo Mchunu of being corrupt, having links with criminal syndicates and interfering in police operations. National…

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Finance Committee report recommends VAT, Tax hike alternatives

Representational image of tax. 3 minutes Parliament’s Standing Committee on Finance has adopted its report on the fiscal framework that was tabled in Parliament by the Finance minister, Enoch Godongwana, last month. The budget includes a zero-point-five percentage point VAT increase over the next two financial years. The committee adopted the report with recommendations proposed by ActionSA,…

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Pirates’ coach under pressure ahead of Sundowns clash

Orlando Pirates Coach, Abdeslam Ouaddou says everyone will get their chance to play Orlando Pirates Coach Abdeslam Ouaddou is a man feeling the pressure. Ouaddou will be in the dugout when Pirates host the first leg MTN8 semi-final against defending league champions Mamelodi Sundowns on Saturday afternoon. He says he understands the frustration of the…

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