Debt servicing costs will be in focus during Budget Speech

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana. Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana will take the nation into his confidence on Wednesday as to how National Treasury plans to raise additional revenue and allocate its limited resources to many of government’s priorities. And whether it is still on track to whittling down the nation’s sovereign debt and importantly, the annual…

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Deputy Police Minister questions move to disband PKTT

A police officer wears a bullet-proof vest. Deputy Police Minister Cassel Mathale says he does not understand the rationale behind the disbandment of the Political Killings Task Team. Mathale has been testifying at the Ad Hoc Committee investigating allegations of criminal infiltration, corruption and political interference in the justice system. The allegations were made by…

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Albanese credits Mandela’s spirit for uniting South Africa

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has hailed former President Nelson Mandela as a champion of reconciliation, who not only united South Africa but also forgave his oppressors. Albanese participated in a wreath-laying ceremony at Freedom Park in Pretoria this morning, commemorating fallen heroes who fought against the apartheid era and…

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Batohi first witness to testify in Nkabinde inquiry

Advocate Shamila Batohi. National Director of Public Prosecutions Shamila Batohi will be the first witness to testify at the Nkabinde inquiry tomorrow. The inquiry is looking into the fitness to hold office of South Gauteng Director of Public Prosecutions Advocate Andrew Chauke The inquiry officially kicked off today in Pretoria. Chauke was suspended by President Cyril…

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