Godongwana hits back at DA over budget proposal claims

Minister Enoch Godongwana delivering the Budget Speech two years ago. 2 minutes Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana says the Democratic Alliance (DA) did not submit or present any proposals to him about the budget. Godongwana tabled the 2025 budget in the National Assembly on Wednesday, where he announced a 0.5 percentage point increase in VAT. This,…

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Makana Municipality residents face continuous water issues

Running water from a tap. 2 minutes The Makana Municipality in the Eastern Cape has been struggling to overcome water challenges for more than 10 years. Despite numerous interventions from national and provincial government to find lasting solutions, the residents are still subjected to water cuts. The Special Investigating Unit is currently investigating the municipality,…

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“Luthuli experienced difficulties in receiving Nobel Peace Prize”

Chief Albert Luthuli 2 minutes Despite African National Congress (ANC) leader Inkosi Albert Luthuli being under house arrest and constant surveillance by the apartheid government, he was able to hide documents in a secret basement under his house. Luthuli’s daughter-in-law, Wilheminah Luthuli, testified in the Pietermaritzburg High Court yesterday that these documents were smuggled to…

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President Ramaphosa reflects on a year of progress, challenges

President Cyril Ramaphosa 2 minutes As the nation winds down on the year 2024, President Cyril Ramaphosa says this year has been better than last year, and was marked by triumphs and struggles. Ramaphosa, in his weekly letter, notes progress through several features of the country’s maturing democracy despite challenges. This includes celebrating 30 years…

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Ramokgopa tightens up Nuclear Energy Act

Koeberg remains South Africa’s sole nuclear power station, but the amendments could pave the way for more development. Source: Eskom Under these amendments, specific categories of nuclear materials will face new restrictions. These materials include “source material,” such as uranium and thorium, “special nuclear material” for reactor fuel and weapons, and broader “nuclear-related equipment and…

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