Day: April 22, 2025
News24 | EFF accuses Godongwana of ‘deception’ in VAT hike court challenge
The EFF has accused Finance Minster Enoch Godongwana of deception by creating the impression that his 0.5 percentage point VAT hike could be reversed.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Four alleged ‘West Gang’ members arrested, linked to over 20 murders in Inanda
Four suspected members of the notorious "West Gang" have been arrested in Cato Manor in Durban over the weekend, with the group now linked to over 20 cases of murder and multiple attempted murders in the Amaoti area of Inanda.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Luthuli’s growing influence led to ‘cold-blooded killing’ by apartheid govt – Jeff Radebe
KwaZulu-Natal ANC convener Jeff Radebe testified on Tuesday that the death of ANC leader Chief Albert John Luthuli was a result of his growing influence in the battle against the apartheid regime.
Continue ReadingNews24 | SA’s plummeting mining output expected to hit GDP
A sharp fall in SA’s mine production for the month of February foreshadows a dismal first-quarter performance for the sector, which in turn is expected to deliver a blow to real GDP in the first three months of the year.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Slain activist Caiphus Nyoka’s sister testifies ahead of sentencing of apartheid-era cop
Alegria Nyoka has remembered her brother, slain anti-apartheid activist Caiphus Nyoka, as a much-loved member of their community in Daveyton, Gauteng, and someone who stood up for others.
Continue ReadingNews24 | DA, EFF challenge to VAT hike under way in Western Cape High Court
Parliament has not lawfully endorsed the 0.5 percentage point VAT increase that will come into effect on 1 May, the DA argued as their urgent application to suspend the VAT increase was heard before a full bench of the Western Cape High Court.
Continue ReadingNews24 | US to impose tariffs of up to 3 521% on solar imports from Southeast Asia
The US announced its intention to impose tariffs of up to 3 521% on solar panels from Southeast Asia, a move aimed at countering alleged Chinese subsidies and dumping in the sector.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Mbhazima Shilowa | What now for parties that bought into the Budget framework lie?
As the Budget 2025 process heads to court, Mbhazima Shilowa outlines the scenarios that those parties who helped approve the first vote may have.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Outraged parents protest outside Durban school over child grooming allegations
A group of aggrieved parents protested outside the Pitlochry Primary School in Westville, Durban, on Tuesday morning, demanding the immediate suspension of a teacher accused of sending inappropriate messages to a 12-year-old pupil.
Continue ReadingNews24 | Libbok nearing Stormers return… how will he fit in with Sacha?
Stormers flyhalf Manie Libbok is nearing a return to full fitness for the business end of the United Rugby Championship.
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