Motorists unhappy with Godongwana’s fuel levy increase

A petrol station attendant fills up a car. 1 minute Some motorists in Kimberley say they are unhappy with the fuel levy increase announced in the budget and which is expected to be effective from next month. Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana re-tabled the 2025 National Budget after two earlier failed attempts. The Minister says he…

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Tembisa Hospital arson suspect to appear in court

The Tembisa Hospital Accident and Emergency Unit is seen after a fire on 20 April 2025. 1 minute The man 48-year-old accused of starting the fire that gutted parts of the Tembisa Hospital in eastern Johannesburg is expected to appear in the local magistrate’s court. Thembinkosi Mangonyana was arrested two weeks ago on a charge…

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Treasury identifies over R300 bln in wasteful programmes

Person holding South African money 2 minutes National Treasury and provincial treasuries have identified over R312-billion in wasteful spending on non-performing programmes since 2013. Government spending is estimated to reach nearly R2.6 trillion in the 2025-26 financial year with social services accounting for more than half of spending. Government says a cut in spending on…

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Canal+ bid to buy MultiChoice conditionally approved

MultiChoice logo is displayed outside the company’s building in Cape Town, South Africa 1 minute The Competition Commission South Africa has recommended that the Competition Tribunal approve the proposed transaction whereby a French company intends to acquire MultiChoice Group with conditions. French company, Canal+, is a leading international integrated media and broadcasting company. Canal +…

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