Parties slam DA for claiming credit over VAT increase reversal
Parties that were in negotiations with the ANC on the Fiscal Framework have criticised the DA for claiming victory on the VAT withdrawal. This is after the Finance... Read more.
‘Enoch Godongwana out of his depth, must resign for VAT hike flop’
In celebration of the planned value-added tax (VAT) increase being withdrawn, the DA, EFF, and Build One South Africa (Bosa) declared Thursday a victory. However,... Read more.
EFF wants consultants cut, municipal staff to work in-house
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has welcomed the postponement in adopting the 2025 Division of Revenue Bill by Parliament’s Standing Committee on Appropriations.... Read more.
GNU parties should unite behind budget – Mashatile
Deputy President Paul Mashatile has urged political parties within the government of national unity (GNU) to present a united front when it comes to the country’s... Read more.
First 15 years of democracy were good, second 15 years were bad – Paul Mashatile
Deputy President Paul Mashatile has bemoaned that the previous 15 years of the democratic dispensation were bad for the domestic economy. Mashatile was addressing... Read more.
MK Party Women’s League labels Floyd Shivambu media release fake
The uMkhonto weSizwe Women’s League (MKWL) has distanced itself from a circulating message about MKP secretary-general Floyd Shivambu’s visit to fugitive and... Read more.
Mmusi Maimane, Barbara Creecy clash over Covid-19 taxi pay-outs
Minister of Transport Barbara Creecy claimed that the R408-million set aside as a once-off gratuity for the taxi industry is meant to conclude the disbursement of... Read more.
‘DA’s deputy finance minister involved in plotting VAT hike’
ActionSA MP Alan Beesley has accused Ashor Sarupen, the Deputy Minister of Finance from the DA, of being involved in the planning of the value-added tax (VAT) hike... Read more.
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.
