High court strips Finance Minister of power to hike VAT rate alone
The DA brought the application after a dispute over a proposed one percent VAT hike by Godongwana.
South Africa
Anti-corruption forum launched to safeguard South Africa’s water sector
Anti-corruption forum launched to safeguard South Africa’s water sector
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) and the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) have launched the Water Sector Anti-Corruption Forum (WSACF) aimed at strengthening the fight against corruption and safeguarding the country’s water resources.The establishment of the forum follows findings from 16 SIU...
31-year-old man sentenced to 25 years for raping two women in EC
Butterworth Regional Court sentences 31 year old man to 25 years behind bars for raping two women
KZN agriculture dept says over 54 000 cattle vaccinated against FMD
Twenty veterinary teams have administered doses of the vaccine at 150 dip tanks, commercial farms.
NSFAS says it made strides in ensuring that students are funded
CEO Waseem Carrim says R54 billion has been set aside to assist needy students.
Nkabinde Enquiry to resume with testimony of former IPID Investigator
Williams accused IPID executives and the NPA of failing the victims of the Cato Manor Police Unit
Richard Shibiri to be cross-examined over alleged syndicate links
Suspended SAPS head of organised Crime, Gen Shibiri set to return to the stand at the Commission
Baby wounded, one person killed in Westbury shooting
Police say three other people were wounded in the same incident.
Nehawu protests against state of North West healthcare facilities
Nehawu is also calling for all vacant positions to be filled.
Government welcomes Vincent Smith’s sentence
“Smith will thus serve seven-year direct imprisonment for his involvement in criminality.”
CDA calls for stricter controls to combat drug smuggling
The NDMP is South Africa’s central policy framework for addressing substance use
SA agriculture posts record exports, despite global headwinds
SA agriculture posts record exports, despite global headwinds
South Africa’s agricultural sector has delivered a record export performance in the fourth quarter of 2025, underscoring its resilience and global competitiveness, despite significant headwinds in the global trading environment.
According to Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen, the country’s total exports reached a...
W Cape calls for urgent livestock movement permitting system
Winde says more than 41-thousand Foot and Mouth Disease vaccine doses have been administered
Steenhuisen refutes claims of government profiting from FMD vaccines
Steenhuisen refutes claims of government profiting from FMD vaccines
Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen has dismissed claims that government is “making a profit” from Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) vaccines, saying that the State is procuring and administering the vaccines at no cost to farmers.
“No farmer is paying for these vaccines, and government is certainly not selling...
News24 | FRIDAY BRIEFING | BEE and EE: Criminalise cronyism, focus on the poor
While Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) has successfully deracialised ownership and created a new class of wealthy black South Africans, it has fallen short of meaningfully reducing poverty for the majority.
Government accelerates reforms to revive South Africa’s rail system
Government accelerates reforms to revive South Africa’s rail system
Deputy President Paul Mashatile says government has committed significant resources and reforms to restore South Africa’s rail transport system as part of efforts to strengthen economic infrastructure and stimulate growth.
Mashatile made the remarks on Thursday when responding to questions for oral reply in the...
Increase in National Minimum Wage set to bring relief to workers
Increase in National Minimum Wage set to bring relief to workers
South Africa’s National Minimum Wage (NMW) is set to rise from R28.79 to R30.23 for each ordinary hour worked, with effect from 1 March 2026, helping stretched workers bring home a little more bacon.Employment and Labour Minister Nomakhosazana Meth announced the R1.44 upward adjustment in the NMW in early February,...
SANTACO condemns killing of 30-year-old taxi driver in Evaton
Orange Vaal Taxi Association driver killed in drive-by on Golden Highway; police open murder case.
Gauteng Education concerned over alleged rape of learner by teacher
The educator was then arrested on Wednesday after he allegedly tried to evade authorities.
MEC Buthelezi condemns destruction of electricity infrastructure
Technical teams in the uMhlathuze Municipality are working around the clock to restore power.
Former MP Vincent Smith gets 7 years for fraud and corruption
Smith pleaded guilty to several charges, including corruption and fraud.