Author: Boitumelo Kgobotlo

DA uses VAT to fight land act, not for the poor - Ntshavheni
News, Politics

DA uses VAT to fight Land Act, not for the poor – Ntshavheni

Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni has claimed that the Democratic Alliance is only publicly fighting against VAT increase in an attempt to reverse... Read more.
Godongwana’s growth projection a pie in sky – economists
Politics

ACT criticises VAT increase as assault on poor people

The African Congress for Transformation (ACT) has criticised the national budget presented by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana, saying it was meant to benefit established... Read more.
Municipalities face removal from Eskom's debt relief scheme
News

Municipalities face removal from Eskom’s debt relief scheme

Mangaung Metro, Richtersveld, and Inxuba Yethemba municipalities are on the brink of being removed from the Eskom debt relief programme. This is according to the... Read more.
Leaders withdraw troops from DRC
News

Finance minister allocates R5bn for SA soldiers in DRC

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has allocated R5-billion for the carry-through costs for the deployment of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) in... Read more.
Godongwana’s growth projection a pie in sky – economists
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Budget | Grant recipients big losers, construction firms winners

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s failed bid to increase the value-added tax (VAT) by two percentage points to 17% from 15% will hit social grant recipients... Read more.
Gomolemo Mokae is not buried but planted, says Azapo leader
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Gomolemo Mokae is not buried but planted, says Azapo leader

The community of GaRankuwa in Pretoria gathered in large numbers on Tuesday to bid farewell to medical doctor and black consciousness activist Dr Gomolemo Mokae.... Read more.
Ithala Bank woes
Politics

MK Party calls on Godongwana to save Ithala from liquidation

The uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MK Party) has called on Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana to urgently intervene to prevent the liquidation of Ithala Bank. In a letter... Read more.
Structured products attract new investors 
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Structured products attract new investors 

As the investment landscape evolves, traditional assets such as stocks, bonds and cash are no longer the only attractive options.  Investors are increasingly looking... Read more.
Ex-employee threatens to sue Moja Love for copyright violation 
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Ex-employee threatens to sue Moja Love for copyright violation 

A former Moja Love content producer is suing the channel’s owners for R10-million for alleged theft and unauthorised use of intellectual property.  Thabiso Makhetha... Read more.