IOL Logo
Sunday, June 8, 2025

Latest News & Developments

budgets speech

How Ramaphosa’s VAT Hike Revives Apartheid’s Economic Chains

Apartheid’s legacy was economic exclusion, and the ANC is making sure it lives on. It is no longer about political power — it is about maintaining the same structures that once benefited the white minority, only now with a new elite in charge, says the writer.

News Opinion
Opinion|Published

DA leader John Steenhuisen opposes VAT hike, advocates for job creation

DA Leader John Steenhuisen criticised the proposed VAT hike and urged focus on job creation for struggling South Africans.

News Politics
Simon Majadibodu|Published

Budget Speech | Abahlali baseMjondolo tells Godongwana to give people hope

As Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana delivers his 2025 Budget Speech on Wednesday afternoon, the Abahlali baseMjondolo movement reminded him of the harsh realities faced by many, such as hunger, unemployment, inequality, and violence in the country.

News Politics
Thabo Makwakwa|Published

Budget 2025 | Urgent calls for support measures for SMEs from Godongwana

Ahead of the 2025 Budget Speech, an expert urges Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana to implement measures to support South Africa’s SMEs.

Business Advice
Dhivana Rajgopaul|Published