Helen Zille says employment equity is stifling jobs growth
The DA has taken the Minister of Employment and Labour, Nomakhosazana Meth, to the Pretoria High Court to challenge the Employment Equity Amendment Act. Helen Zille,... Read more.
‘Sassa R250m fraud suspects’ salaries not matching material wealth’
Some of the accused in the South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) R260-million fraud and theft case have been found to be living beyond their means, with court... Read more.
‘Varsity gives two senior posts to foreigner, and less qualified white man’
The vice chancellor and chief financial officer of the Central University of Technology in Bloemfontein have come under fire for overlooking two adequately qualified... Read more.
Minister Dean McPherson to send IDT board nominations to cabinet
Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure Dean Macpherson has officially received a list of proposed nominations for the Independent Development Trust (IDT) board... Read more.
EFF demands national budget process halted amid court case
Nontando Nolutshungu, the chief whip for the EFF in parliament, has expressed concern about Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana‘s decision to reverse the value-added... Read more.
Expert warns that VAT relief comes at a heavy price
It is a day of celebration for consumers after the Finance Ministry announced the scrapping of the 0.5% value-added tax (VAT), but this move is expected to leave... Read more.
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In celebration of the planned value-added tax (VAT) increase being withdrawn, the DA, EFF, and Build One South Africa (Bosa) declared Thursday a victory.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.
