Politics

‘Tax the rich,’ women farm workers tell Enoch Godongwana outside parliament

Women farm workers and farm dwellers marched outside parliament in Cape Town on Wednesday morning ahead of Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s budget speech, pressing...

More funds for social grants as SRD payments continue

Social grant expenditure is expected to increase to R292-billion in the 2026/27 financial year as national budget makes way for increased grant earnings across...

Godongwana reallocates funds to health policy priorities

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana is moving to replace health grants withdrawn by the Trump administration, which threatened to cripple research into HIV/Aids. In the Budget...

Income tax relief announced amid SARS’ bumper revenue collection

Finance minister Enoch Godongwana has proposed an income tax relief after the taxman’s revenue collection outperformed previous estimates by over R21-billion. “Last year’s Budget announced...

Sin taxes rise in line with inflation 

Government will continue consulting industry stakeholders throughout the year as it reviews the alcohol excise regime, following a decision to raise sin taxes in...

R2bn set aside to fight organised crime in SA

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has allocated R2-billion to fight against organised crime in South Africa. This comes after President Cyril Ramaphosa announced during the State...

State plans fiscal anchor to curb excessive borrowing, contain high national...

National Treasury has come up with tough proposals that will result in legislation changes to rein in unsustainable public sector practices that have resulted...

Fuel levy, carbon tax adjusted higher

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has announced increases to the general fuel levy, raising it by R4.10 for petrol and R3.93 for diesel. Delivering his...

Possible product recall on sanitary pad brands

There is a looming product recall as the National Consumer Commission launches investigation into major sanitary pad brands. The probe follows the release of a...

Questionable medical certificate raises tempers at Madlanga inquiry

Proceedings came to a stall at the Madlanga commission of inquiry after an allegedly illegible medical certificate was submitted in support of a postponement...

Budget 2026: Fiscal credibility requires a growth pivot

As Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana prepares to table the national Budget, the emphasis is likely to remain on fiscal consolidation, debt stabilisation and expenditure...

R760m infrastructure investment to permanently resolve Gauteng water crisis

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi says a R760-million infrastructure investment upgrade is underway in the city of Johannesburg to permanently resolve water issues. Delivering the State...

SADC region continues to lead globally in HIV response

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Regional Director for East and Southern Africa, Lydia Zigomo, says the SADC region continues to lead globally in...

African countries look within to boost continent’s own mining industries

Across Africa, mining companies and governmental agencies regulating the sector are increasingly turning to each other for technical expertise, market coordination and investment opportunities...

‘Remove your masks,’ Mpumalanga magistrate orders suspects in R114m fraud case

Drama erupted in the Nelspruit Magistrate’s Court in Mpumalanga when several suspects appearing in the R114-million education repairs fraud case were ordered to remove...

Powerball results for Tuesday, February 24, 2026

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Mpumalanga youth to gain skills, job opportunities as HSRC joins university

Young people in Mpumalanga seeking skills, work experience and research-linked career pathways are set to benefit from a new partnership between the Human Sciences...

Shadrack Sibiya’s relationship with late taxi boss Mswazi under scrutiny

The Madlanga commission of inquiry has demanded answers from suspended Deputy Police Commissioner Shadrack Sibiya on his relationship with late taxi boss Jothan Msibi...

Brown Mogotsi clutching at straws on Mkhwanazi, Misuzulu CIA link claims

The bold claim by controversial police fixer Brown Mogotsi that KZN police chief Lt-Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi and AmaZulu King Misuzulu KaZwelithini are Central Intelligence...

Police boss Shadrack Sibiya denies he was pressured to nab Musa...

Suspended national deputy police commissioner Lt-Gen Shadrack Sibiya denies that he was pressured by deputy police minister Cassel Mathale to push for the arrest...

Toyota kicks off 2026 Equestrian Series with major prizes at Kyalami

Leading automotive brand Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) has officially launched the 2026 Toyota Equestrian Series at the prestigious Kyalami Park Club, reaffirming its...

Human rights commission probes NPA, DMRE over Lily Mine disaster

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) is investigating circumstances that resulted in the state’s failure to bring justice to the families of three...

Kyalami set to explode as Festival of Motoring returns with 10,000...

The engines are warming up and Kyalami is preparing for one of the biggest motoring spectacles of the year. The 9th edition of the Festival...

Mazda’s refreshed CX-3 takes aim at T-Cross, Urban Cruiser, Venue

Japanese automotive brand Mazda Southern Africa has refreshed its popular CX-3 Active Auto, throwing it straight back into battle in one of South Africa’s...

Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid: the plug-in that’s gunning for diesel

There’s a quiet revolution happening on our roads. For years, diesel sport utility vehicles (SUVs) were the go-to choice for South African families who...

Toyota Hilux, Ford Ranger on notice as JMC secures WesBank backing

New Chinese bakkie brand JMC South Africa has strengthened its ambitions in the local commercial vehicle market by announcing a strategic joint venture with...

Women-led media firm challenging norms in Senegal

In Dakar, Senegal, journalist and women's rights advocate Alice Djiba has made it her mission to shake up the status quo in the country's...

China wants US to cancel tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump

China on Monday called on the United States to cancel its unilateral tariff measures on trade partners after the US Supreme Court ruled that...

Shadrack Sibiya ‘overwhelmed’ as commissioner Sesi Baloyi grills him

Tensions intensified at the Madlanga commission of inquiry on Monday as suspended national deputy police commissioner Lt Gen Shadrack Sibiya accused commissioner Sesi Baloyi...

KZN premier heartbroken as young pilot’s life cut short during training

KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli has conveyed his heartfelt condolences following the tragic death of 24-year-old pilot student Leeche’ Manuel, who lost his life during...