Author: Boitumelo Kgobotlo

SARS in a strong financial position
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SARS collects over R2-trillion tax revenue for 2025/2026 financial year

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has, for the first time, collected more than R2-trillion in revenue. SARS commissioner Edward Kieswetter reported net revenue... Read more.
Nation hoping there be consequences this time 
Business

Cyril Ramaphosa targets R2tn in investments by 2030

President Cyril Ramaphosa has set an ambitious R2-trillion investment target for South Africa over the next five years. This is essential to driving growth, cutting... Read more.
Fuel price increase
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State leaves poor in the cold as paraffin prices jump

The government has announced a sharp increase in the price of illuminating paraffin, with a hefty rise of R11.67 on Wednesday. Low-income households generally use... Read more.
Anticipated rise in fuel prices
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Godongwana, Mantashe announce fuel levy cut to cushion motorists

Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana and Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources Gwede Mantashe have announced a temporary cut in the fuel levy ahead of the... Read more.
Farming bodies caution against delaying fuel price announcement
Business

Farming sector urges fuel pricing reform as it threatens sector

The agricultural sector is proposing that the government should urgently amend its fuel price adjustment policy. AgriSA and Agbiz want the Department of Mineral... Read more.
Police investigate fatal shooting of three Soweto taximen
Business

Gauteng association increases taxi fares amid high fuel costs

Anticipated fuel price increases this week have sparked anxiety among commuters and transport operators alike as taxi fares increase. The Gauteng-based Randfontein... Read more.