Secret tax on the cards for South Africa
South Africa’s immigration reform proposals have sparked concern that a “tax reform by stealth” could be introduced by allowing SARS to tax immigrants regardless of status.
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What to expect for interest rates in South Africa today
The South African Reserve Bank has divided opinion over whether it will cut interest rates again on Thursday or stay on hold to reinforce its commitment to its 3% inflation target.
One thing the ANC got right and Cyril Ramaphosa gets wrong
South Africa previously benefited from leaders who gave ministers political cover to make tough decisions that were in the country’s best interest. This appears to no longer be the case.
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Plane crash in Colombia kills 15, including politician
BOGOTA, Jan 28 (Reuters) – A plane crash in northeast Colombia on Wednesday killed all 15 people on board, including a local lawmaker, state-run airline Satena said.
Top Afrikaans school takes government’s 80 extra forced admissions under the BELA Act to court
A provincial education department has placed more learners in the Swartruggens Gekombineerde Skool, which is already over capacity and has recently been required to change its language of instruction model.
Britain’s Starmer to meet China’s Xi in bid to reset strained ties
BEIJING, Jan 29 (Reuters) – British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday for talks he hopes will deepen their economic relationship, signalling a breakthrough in ties after years of distrust and acrimony.
Bumble, Match, Panera Bread and CrunchBase hit by cyberattacks, Bloomberg News reports
Jan 28 (Reuters) – Bumble, Match Group, and CrunchBase were hit by cyberattacks, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday, citing spokespersons of the impacted companies.
Minneapolis tensions deepen again as Trump accuses mayor of ‘playing with fire’
MINNEAPOLIS, Jan 28 (Reuters) – US President Donald Trump warned Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey on Wednesday he was “playing with fire” for insisting that local police would refrain from enforcing federal immigration laws, a day after the president said he intended to “de-escalate a little bit” in the city.
AGE OF ACCOUNTABILITY: Three retired judges and a retired rear admiral to probe the Iranian navy ships fiasco
Minister Angie Motshekga appointed three retired judges and a rear admiral to investigate why the SANDF defied President Ramaphosa’s order to exclude Iranian warships from a recent multinational naval exercise. The preponderance of judges raises hopes of an independent inquiry.
MADLANGA COMMISSION: KZN Hawks boss grilled for sharing SAPS officers’ personal details with ‘Cat’ Matlala
Despite holding top-secret clearance, KwaZulu-Natal Hawks head Major General Lesetja Senona allegedly shared a SAPS docket containing officers’ sensitive personal details with organised crime accused Vusimusi ‘Cat’ Matlala.
REVOLVING DOOR: Joburg on track for 11th mayor in 10 years — here’s what you need to know
The Joburg Council is due to decide the future of incumbent Mayor Dada Morero and the appointment of the very first deputy executive mayor which, if approved, will cost taxpayers about R1.28m a year.
ORGANISED CRIME: Virgin Active alerts authorities after gym trainer exposed as drug trafficking fugitive
Virgin Active’s legal team is now involved in the saga involving a personal trainer who was suspended earlier this week after Daily Maverick asked whether the health club was aware he was on the international police organisation Interpol’s fugitive list because he is wanted in Romania for drug trafficking. According to Romanian police, he faces a 16-year jail term there.
CITY FRAUD: How Joburg paid almost R1m for an old-age home wall that never existed
Following the arrest of Johannesburg Development Agency CEO Themba Mathibe, renewed scrutiny has turned to an earlier fraud uncovered at a Johannesburg old-age home, when Mathibe was suspected of interfering in efforts to recover unauthorised funds.
THE READINESS REPORT: ‘Why hasn’t the Police Minister been fired?’ Inside the Madlanga Commission
Why do South Africa’s most powerful leaders refuse to act, even in the face of crisis? In this episode of The Readiness Report, Redi Tlhabi speaks to Corruption Watch Executive Director Lebogang Ramafoko about the Madlanga Commission, political accountability, and the failure of leadership at the highest levels of the state. They unpack why commissions of inquiry rarely lead to consequences,...