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As the South African government allocates millions in COVID-19 relief funds to the taxi industry, BOSA raises concerns about transparency and accountability in the funding process.
Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen highlights critical concerns from the business community regarding the party's exclusion from governance, warning that this has led to over R1 trillion in losses for the JSE.
As the budget vote approaches, the ANC is seeking support from parties outside the GNU after the DA's opposition to VAT increases. ActionSA expresses frustration at late consultations while the MK Party issues an ultimatum: "Remove the DA or forget our support. "
The ANC has defended its stance on maintaining ministerial perks while supporting a VAT increase, arguing that cutting cabinet benefits would not address South Africa's R2. 7 trillion budget shortfall.
DA Leader John Steenhuisen criticised the proposed VAT hike and urged focus on job creation for struggling South Africans.
A 2% increase on the VAT would have raised the VAT to 17%, however, the proposal was widely rejected during an emergency Cabinet meeting called ahead of the Budget Speech on Wednesday.
Maluti-A-Phofung Municipality's acting manager faces scrutiny for allegedly signing a R27 million debt deal with his cousin, raising serious corruption concerns.
French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou confronts a dramatic showdown in parliament as opposition forces mount a no-confidence vote over his controversial budget reforms and pension plans. Despite fierce criticism from both left and right, political analysts predict Bayrou will survive this first major test of his leadership, though challenges loom over his ambitious economic agenda.
In a surprise development, Western Cape, MEC of Education David Maynier, has announced plans to hire 477 new teachers for new schools and new classrooms, despite over 2,400 teachers losing their jobs this month.
National and provincial public works departments deny involvement in the stalled Collins Chabane municipal building project, with concerns mounting over its funding and consultant spending.
Russia believes that arms supplies to Ukraine hinder the settlement, directly involving NATO countries in the conflict.
If the ANC blindly continues with austerity it will be removed from power. We do not have a left party and will not have one for as long as the SACP and Cosatu remain tied to the ANC and Numsa and Abahlali baseMjondolo do not work towards building an inclusive mass-based left project.
The Department of Basic Education clarifies the breakdown of the R3. 6 billion expenditure, disputing claims that it’s solely for printing papers.
The DA proposes a new oversight committee for the Presidency, aiming to enhance accountability and strengthen parliamentary oversight of the executive.
The Democratic Alliance (DA) has announced the Constitution Twenty-First Amendment Bill, also known as the “Anti-Corruption Bill,” to Parliament.
Gauteng MEC of Finance Lebohang Maile has expressed concern over City of Tshwane’s ineffective credit control policy, following his revelation that the cash-strapped metro is owed over R24 billion by residents and businesses.
This is the time for progressive forces to come together and fight against a privatisation agenda that seeks to place state-owned entities in direct competition with a private sector that is solely interested in profit, says the writer.
Moya underscored the need for reliable services, acknowledging residents’ concerns over outages. Despite budget constraints, she plans to enhance project management for suspended infrastructure projects.
South African political parties have expressed mixed reactions to the 2024 Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) delivered by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana on Wednesday, October 30
Their agenda revolves around vital reforms to the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) and establishing partnerships that support rural students, thus contributing to a broader strategy to mitigate youth unemployment in rural areas.
Popcru is calling for swift action on conditions at the KwaThema police station, in Ekurhuleni, where conditions are said to be a dilapidated state, with shortage of police, lack of office spaces for detectives, and operating only with one vehicle.
Amid ongoing water shortages in South Africa, particularly in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal provinces, Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation David Mahlobo recently attended a business dinner at the Mkhambathini Local Municipality in Camperdown, KwaZulu-Natal, to announce the advancement of the significant uMkhomazi Water Project.
Gauteng faces a severe water crisis as municipalities fail to manage infrastructure and conservation efforts, prompting urgent government intervention.
The EFF’s Thapelo Mogale expressed concern that despite the efforts to deport over 19,000 illegal foreigners, they can easily re-enter the country just after being deported owing to weak border management.
With André Coetzee as Chief of Staff, Mayor Nasiphi Moya seeks to advance Tshwane’s governance agenda and improve service delivery for all.