EFF calls for apartheid tax on pre-1994 acquired wealth
As part of the red berets’ submission on a new fiscal framework and revenue proposals for 2025, the EFF reiterated its calls for a wealth tax. Central to this... Read more.
New billing system could lead to violent protests
Residents of Thembisile Hani Local Municipality in Mpumalanga are threatening violent protests after the municipality decided to stop issuing manual proof of residence... Read more.
VAT hike cannot be interdicted at this stage – Enoch Godongwana
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has come out in defence of his decision to increase the value-added tax (VAT). He filed an affidavit in response to urgent legal... Read more.
Calls for audit as Mpumalanga economic growth agency ‘collapses’
ActionSA member of the Mpumalanga provincial legislature, Thoko Mashiane, has called for a full forensic audit into the Mpumalanga Economic Growth Agency (Mega).... Read more.
Public urged to drink, gamble responsibly during Easter
The Mpumalanga Economic Regulator (MER) has called on residents to avoid reckless behaviour that might result in long-lasting harm. MER CEO Vusi Mtsweni raised concerns... Read more.
Herman Mashaba slams R3.45bn spent on foreign missions
ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba has raised concerns about the government’s R3.45-billion expenditure in the 2023/24 financial year on foreign missions. Mashaba... Read more.
Macpherson defends trustee appointments amid court challenge
Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Dean Macpherson, has hit back at a court bid challenging his recent appointments to the board of the Independent Development... Read more.
Prisons boss denies Omotoso received special treatment in jail
The Department of Correctional Services has rejected claims that controversial televangelist Timothy Omotoso received special treatment while in prison. This comes... Read more.
R1.78bn budgeted for doctors and nurses jobs
Minister of Health Aaron Motsoaledi has announced that R1.78-billion has been set aside for the employment of medical professionals across South Africa. The opening... Read more.
Free State municipality charges worker who exposed funds ‘misuse’
Nketoana Local Municipality in the Free State is taking disciplinary action against one of its employees, Mangaliso Hlongwane, after he allegedly exposed the misuse... Read more.
