2 minutes The official unemployment rate has decreased to 31.9% in the fourth quarter of 2024. This is due to an increase in employment and a decrease in unemployment in the same period. According to Statistics South Africa (Stats SA), employment gains were observed in the formal sector, the informal sector and private households, while…
SARS head Edward Kieswetter (L) and Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana 2 minutes The South African Revenue Service (SARS) Commissioner Edward Kieswetter says the Western Cape High Court ruling on the Value-Added Tax (VAT) hike brings some certainty on the administration of the VAT Act. SARS has assured consumers that vendors have no legal basis to…
FILE PHOTO: Vehicles wait to be exported at the dock of the car terminal at the port of Durban, South Africa, April 10, 2025 South Africa has asked for more time to negotiate a trade deal with US President Donald Trump’s administration before his higher tariff regime goes into effect on July 9, the Department…
JMPD officers arrest driver for traffic violation on August 19, 2024. Gauteng police have arrested hundreds of suspects for various crimes and shut down several unlicensed liquor outlets in Honeydew and Cosmo City in northern Johannesburg. This follows a weekend Operation Shanela aimed at assisting local police stations to reduce crime. Gauteng Acting Provincial Commissioner,…
Source: 123RF. The call comes as new research from Airbnb analyses the impact of short-term rentals on Cape Town’s economy and housing market, which shows little to no correlation between Airbnbs and rising rents. Dedicated listings on Airbnb, homes which are shared more than the typical listing, accounted for less than 0.9% of all formal…
1857 suspects were arrested for illegal mining related offences and various other crimes during the Vala Umgodi sting operations. 1 minute Two illegal miners who were arrested in the Northern Cape for being in possession of unpolished diamonds are expected to appear in court soon. They were arrested on Tuesday at Port Nolloth during Operation…
[FILE IMAGE] Nigerian televangelist, Timothy Omotoso appears in the High Court in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape. 1 minute Home Affairs says it has noted the release of the Nigerian national televangelist, Timothy Omotoso by the East London Regional Court. Omotoso appeared in the court on charges related to contravention of the Immigration Act, following his arrest…
[File Image] President Ramaphosa addressing the nation EFF MP Eugene Mthethwa says President Cyril Ramaphosa’s decision to institute a judicial commission of inquiry is just a delaying tactic. Mthethwa says inquiries constantly fail to meet their deadlines and this is a burden for taxpayers. He was speaking at the joint meeting of the Portfolio Committees…
[FILE IMAGE]: Police Minister Senzo Mchunu during a media briefing. Political Analyst, Professor Bheki Mngomezulu says, ideally, President Cyril Ramaphosa should ask Police Minister Senzo Mchunu to step aside temporarily pending the investigation into the authenticity of allegations against him. This comes after KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi accused Mchunu of being in constant contact…
A mine shaft in Stilfontein, North West where illegal miners remain underground. 2 minutes The Mining Affected Communities United in Action (MACUA) civic movement says it has applied for direct access to the Constitutional Court, with a view of having the court issuing the order that government itself buys food for illegal miners underground at…
