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08/04/2025

A top MP slams the communications minister for pushing foreign tech over local laws

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By Nqobile Dludla A senior South African lawmaker on Monday accused the communications minister of seeking to erode the country's laws on local ownership to appease foreign businesses looking to work in the country, which include Elon Musk's Starlink. Last year Communications Minister Solly Ma

07/04/2025

MTN partners with UK’s Synamedia to launch a mobile-first streaming service for Africa’s 291M users.

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By Reuters MTN Group, Africa's biggest mobile operator, said on Monday it has entered into a strategic partnership with UK video software maker Synamedia to develop a new streaming platform tailored for mobile and fibre subscribers across Africa. Launched in 1994, MTN Group has diversified fro

07/04/2025

At the 150th IPU Assembly, SA’s Parliament demands women be central to peace talks after no groups signed peace deals in 2023.

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By Johnathan Paoli A multi-party delegation representing the South African Parliament attending the 150th Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Assembly has voiced strong concern over the ongoing marginalisation of women in global peace processes. The multi-party delegation led by National Assembly

07/04/2025

Ramaphosa defends the 2025 Budget, calling it a key tool for jobs, growth and social relief. Parliament remains divided.

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By Simon Nare Despite widespread criticism and rejection by some political parties in Parliament, President Cyril Ramaphosa has hailed the 2025 budget as a tool that will address unemployment and alleviate poverty. Writing in his weekly newsletter a week after the fiscal framework and revenue

07/04/2025

Ramaphosa confirms Treasury is exploring options, but a VAT hike might be unavoidable. Coalition tensions rise.

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By Reuters South Africa's National Treasury is looking at alternative revenue-raising options to a value-added tax increase, but the chances of avoiding it are low, President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Sunday. The second biggest party in the ruling coalition, the pro-business Democratic Alliance

04/04/2025

SA Questions Accuracy of Trump-Era US Tariffs, Demands Transparency on 31% Hike

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By Simon Nare The South African government has questioned the source and accuracy of the tariffs imposed by the US President Donald Trump on local products exported to the US. In a joint press conference by the International Relations Minister Ronald Lamola and Trade, Industry and Competition

04/04/2025

In Pretoria’s shadows, clean needles offer hope amid addiction and HIV crisis.

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By Mogomotsi Magome A secluded corner surrounded by litter and makeshift structures on the outskirts of South Africa’s capital is home to dozens of people with drug addiction. They inject themselves and each other with heroin-laden mixtures, some of them sharing needles. A group of health work

04/04/2025

As DA challenges budget legality, GNU is on shaky ground, while ActionSA sees potential entry.

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By Johnathan Paoli The Government of National Unity (GNU) is in its most precarious state since its formation last year following the adoption of the 2025/26 fiscal framework and revenue proposals on Wednesday. While the Democratic Alliance (DA) Federal Council chairperson Helen Zille said it

03/04/2025

SA separatist town Orania appeals to US for recognition and investment.

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By Tim C***s A group of white Afrikaners was so opposed to majority Black rule when apartheid ended some three decades ago that they carved out a separatist enclave, the only town in South Africa where all residents, including menial workers, are white. Now, the residents of Orania - populatio

03/04/2025

Trade unions warn US tariffs could devastate SA jobs and key industries.

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By Johnathan Paoli Trade union federations Cosatu and Saftu have called on the government to urgently engage with the US on its tariff increases on South African goods, warning that the hike will have dire consequences on workers, industries and the economy at large. The Congress of SA Trade U

03/04/2025

Gauteng secures R312.5 billion in investments, surpassing its target for economic growth.

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By Thapelo Molefe Gauteng’s ambitious drive to attract investment has yielded results, with the province surpassing its target by securing R312.5 billion in investment pledges at the inaugural Gauteng Investment Conference. The initial goal was R300 billion. Addressing the conference virtu

03/04/2025

DA takes budget battle to court, calling the VAT hike unlawful and unconstitutional.

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By Simon Nare The DA has launched a multi-pronged court challenge to the budget as passed by Parliament on Wednesday through a vote, with the party arguing that the fiscal framework that adopted the Value Added Tax was invalid and unconstitutional. The DA said it was challenging the resolution

03/04/2025

ANC and Cosatu hail the 2025 Budget as a win for workers but push for tax alternatives.

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By Johnathan Paoli The African National Congress and the Congress of South African Trade Unions have hailed Parliament’s adoption of the 2025 Budget Fiscal Framework and Revenue Proposals as a victory for the working class and the country’s pro-poor economic agenda. However, they both stressed

03/04/2025

SA slams Trump’s new tariffs, calling them punitive and a barrier to trade. Urgent talks needed.

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By Johnathan Paoli The Presidency has expressed deep concern over the newly imposed tariffs on its exports to the United States, following an announcement by President Donald Trump on Wednesday. It criticised the unilateral nature of the tariffs, describing them as "punitive measures" that hin

03/04/2025

SA ramps up deportations, nearly 47,000 in a year—triple the number from five years ago.

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By Staff Reporter The Home Affairs Department continues to increase the number of illegal immigrants deported out of the country, with figures tripling over the last five years. A total of 46,898 people were deported for the 2024/25 financial year, which is an 18% increase compared to the prev

02/04/2025

Legal Showdown Ahead! The DA and EFF are gearing up to challenge the 2025/26 National Budget in court, citing procedural irregularities and bad faith by the ANC. Will the VAT hike hold?

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By Johnathan Paoli Despite the amended 2025/26 National Budget being passed by a narrow margin, parties have already threatened legal action against its adoption, citing procedural irregularities and bad faith on the part of the African National Congress. The Democratic Alliance will file pape

02/04/2025

[BREAKING] The 2025 national budget has passed—but just barely! A narrow 194-182 vote pushes it through amid fierce opposition and legal threats

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By Johnathan Paoli The National Assembly has officially approved the 2025 national budget tabled by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana, passing it by a razor-thin margin of 194 votes to 182. The budget’s passing came after heated debates and allegations of irregularities, with opposition partie

02/04/2025

President Ramaphosa authorizes SIU to investigate financial mismanagement at the National Skills Fund after years of corruption allegations

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By Thapelo Molefe The long-standing allegations of corruption and mismanagement at the National Skills Fund (NSF) have finally reached a turning point, with ...

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