Usindiso Building fire trial continues today

Emergency services and JMPD at the scene of the Usindiso building fire in Johannesburg on August 31, 2023 1 minute The Usindiso building fire trial is expected to continue today in the High Court in Johannesburg sitting in Palm Ridge. Yesterday, the court heard that drugs did not seem to impair alleged arsonist, Sithembiso Mdlalose…

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COSATU refutes Treasury’s shortfall claim

Cosatu members protests against VAT hike in Johannesburg on March 20, 2025. 2 minutes The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) has refuted National Treasury’s statement that by not increasing VAT, the medium-term revenue shortfall will be R75 billion. Media statement: Reversal of VAT rate increase #VATIncrease #VAT pic.twitter.com/NychMwsGAK — National Treasury RSA (@Treasury_RSA)…

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Sinner doesn’t deserve any hate: Draper

Italy’s Jannik Sinner celebrates winning the final in the Australian Open at Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia on January 26, 2025 2 minutes Briton Jack Draper has given his backing to world number one, Jannik Sinner, over the doping controversy which saw the Italian accept a three-month ban and said he does not deserve any of…

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VAT hike reversal a victory for all South Africans: DA

South African bank notes. 3 minutes The Democratic Alliance (DA) has welcomed the reversal of the 0.5 percent VAT increase, which was meant to take effect next Thursday. National Treasury earlier this morning announced the reversal of the controversial VAT hike following extensive consultations with political parties. National Treasury says that by not increasing VAT,…

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