News24 | Godongwana says he won’t resign over VAT U-turn
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana said he sees no reason to resign following his U-turn on a proposed tax increase that threatened to rupture the nation’s coalition government.
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Pope Francis’s funeral to be less costly than his predecessors’
Francis cultivated a humble image, opting for a modest rather than lavish lifestyle.
POLITICAL POSTURING: It was me! – parties scramble to take credit for VAT reversal
Even those that had supported Budget’s fiscal framework were quick to pat themselves on the back.
News24 | Nominations are open for News24’s Young Mandelas 2025 – here’s how to enter
Nominations have opened once again for News24’s annual Young Mandelas of the Future newsroom initiative. News24 is calling for entries across the nation.
PRIVATE SECURITY: Seized PPA Security guns cleared months after police raid linked to Mark Lifman murder investigation
In December 2024 the police seized guns from PPA Security in Cape Town. Two suspects, accused in connection with the murder of Mark Lifman, once provided services to the company. Now PPA says the guns have not been linked to any crimes and that it is in the clear.
Iran to boost co-operation with Russia in agriculture, banking: oil minister
Iranian oil minister Mohsen Paknejad said during a visit to Moscow on Friday Iran would boost co-operation with Russia in agriculture and banking and remove barriers in all spheres of co-operation between the two countries.
POLL | How can government make up revenue shortfall after VAT increase scrapped?
The decision to scrap the proposed VAT increase has raised concerns about where government will generate revenue to fund essential services.
BMW to take on Simola Hillclimb with three-car line-up
BMW South Africa is set to take part in the 15th edition of the Simola Hillclimb, which runs from May 1 to 4 in Knysna.
Benin says Al Qaeda affiliate attack killed 54 soldiers last week, not 70
Benin’s government says 54 soldiers were killed in an attack in the country’s north last week, providing a lower toll than reported by Al Qaeda affiliate JNIM.
Carmakers tout cinematic experiences and mini kitchens at Shanghai auto show
Car manufacturers looking to stand out in China’s constantly innovating car market unveiled cars at Shanghai’s auto show this week featuring immersive entertainment, fragrance control, in-car refrigerators and hot pot cooking equipment.
Korda struggles at Chevron as Hall in contention
Nelly Korda struggles on day one of The Chevron Championship – the first women’s major of the season – as Georgia Hall puts herself in contention.
Businesses take a knock as government backtracks on VAT hike
The government’s abrupt U-turn on the VAT hike drew backlash, with businesses lamenting the millions already spent in preparation.
Newly crowned SA champion Gift Leotlela pulls up in 200m heats
Champion yesterday, injured today. Newly crowned South African 100m champion Gift Leotlela pulled up in the 200m heats at the national showpiece in Potchefstroom on Friday morning.
Yemen’s Houthi fighters down $200m worth of US drones in under six weeks
US loses drones in Yemen as rising civilian toll fuels backlash over Trump’s air campaign.
Ford revved up and ready for the 2025 SA Rally-Raid Championship
Ford has unveiled its challengers for this year’s SA Rally-Raid Championship, with a three-car team to line up at the season-opening round near Thabazimbi on June 27 and 28.
WATCH LIVE | RAF investigations presented to parliament
Parliament’s standing committee on public accounts is on Friday hearing a briefing by the Special Investigating Unit on investigations conducted into the Road Accident Fund.
Tunisian judge orders detention of prominent lawyer, Saied critic Souab
A Tunisian anti-terrorism judge ordered on Wednesday the detention of prominent lawyer Ahmed Souab, a fierce critic of President Kais Saied, lawyers said, two days after his arrest for comments about the judiciary.
News24 | ‘There will never be another’: Acting fraternity honours Don Mlangeni Nawa at memorial
The South African entertainment industry paid tribute to veteran actor Don Mlangeni Nawa at a memorial service at the Soweto Theatre .
Teen charged with arson in massive New Jersey state fire
A New Jersey teenager has been charged with arson in connection with a wildfire in the Pinelands region that has already scorched 15,000 acres and could grow into the largest blaze in the state since 2007, prosecutors said on Thursday.
Trump signs controversial order to boost deep-sea mining industry
The executive order will help private deep-sea mining companies to access mineral-rich nodules on the sea floor.