Lerato Matlala

Johannesburg

Digital News and Multimedia Producer at South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC)

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Parliament Passes Fiscal Framework After Heated Debate Over Fuel Levy

2 weeks ago | bcdnews.co.za | Lerato Matlala

Image:ReutersAfter months of contention and two failed attempts, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has finally secured parliamentary approval for the 2025 Fiscal Framework and Revenue Proposals. The National Assembly passed the framework on Tuesday with 268 votes in favour, 88 against, and two abstentions from Build One South Africa (BOSA).
KZN EFF Demands Answers in Magaqa Murder Case

2 weeks ago | bcdnews.co.za | Lerato Matlala

Image: X@Central News The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) in KwaZulu-Natal is calling on the state to conduct a thorough investigation into individuals implicated in a confession statement by one of the men charged with the murder of former African National Congress (ANC) Youth League Secretary General Sindiso Magaqa. This call comes after Sibusiso Ncengwa, who has pleaded guilty to killing Magaqa, made his confession before the Pietermaritzburg High Court on Monday.
Malema Dismisses Shivambu's Return to Parliament, Slams Fuel Levy Ruling

3 weeks ago | bcdnews.co.za | Lerato Matlala

Image:X@EFFEconomic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema has downplayed the significance of Floyd Shivambu’s return to Parliament, saying it holds no relevance for the party. Shivambu, who left the EFF to serve as Secretary-General of the uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP), was redeployed to the National Assembly by the MKP this week.
Court Rejects Zuma and Thales’ Bid to Drop Arms Deal Charges

3 weeks ago | bcdnews.co.za | Lerato Matlala

Image:X@BCD News The High Court in Pietermaritzburg has rejected efforts by former South African President Jacob Zuma and French arms company Thales to have their long-standing corruption case thrown out. Zuma and Thales had applied to have all charges dropped, citing concerns over the deaths of two key figures — former Thales directors Pierre Moynot and Alain Thetard — who were seen as central to the case.
Elon Musk Steps Down from Trump Administration Role Over Bureaucratic Gridlock

4 weeks ago | bcdnews.co.za | Lerato Matlala

Image: Facebook @ComplexElon Musk is stepping away from his high-profile role in the Trump administration, citing mounting frustrations with federal bureaucracy. For the past four months, Musk has served as the head of the newly established Department of Government Efficiency, tasked with cutting government jobs and reducing federal waste. The Tesla and SpaceX CEO became a central figure in President Donald Trump’s second-term push to overhaul the federal workforce.
Kabila Arrives in Rebel-Held Goma Amid Tensions Over M23 Conflict

1 month ago | bcdnews.co.za | Lerato Matlala

Image: Reauters Former President of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Joseph Kabila, has reportedly arrived in Goma — a key eastern city currently under the control of the M23 rebel group — to meet with local residents, according to three individuals close to him. Kabila’s visit, if verified, could complicate ongoing peace efforts backed by the United States, aimed at resolving the M23 insurgency.
No parties objected to VAT hike in Budget consultations: Ntshavheni

Mar 13, 2025 | sabcnews.com | Lerato Matlala

Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni has revealed that no political party opposed the proposed VAT increase during pre-budget consultations. Ntshavheni was addressing a post-cabinet briefing in Cape Town on Thursday, saying the tax increases will finance stability in South Africa.
Police take steps to fight crime the crime-ridden Barberton area

Mar 10, 2025 | sabcnews.com | Lerato Matlala

The South African Police Service (SAPS) has taken steps towards tackling criminal activities in the crime-ridden Barberton area in Mpumalanga. Deputy Minister of Police Cassel Mathale is leading a crime prevention campaign in the area that is battling with gangsterism and gun attacks amongst others. It is reported that the gangs in Barberton have now shifted their focus to recruiting school learners. Mathale has engaged with learners in the area at the Kamhola High School in Umjindini.
We went there to provide fact-based info, says DA about US trip

Mar 7, 2025 | sabcnews.com | Lerato Matlala

The Democratic Alliance (DA) has sought to clarify its recent visit to the United States, saying that it was aimed at providing fact-based information to the Trump administration. This is as relations between the US and South Africa remain tense following a termination of aid by President Donald Trump, based on policies including the Expropriation Act– which he described as raced based and aimed at targeting a minority.
Ramaphosa unveils R20bn transformation fund, says SA economy starving

Feb 6, 2025 | sabcnews.com | Lerato Matlala

President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa’s economy has been held back from reaching its full potential. Speaking during his address, he reaffirms the government’s commitment to working with businesses, labour unions, and social partners to drive structural reforms for inclusive growth and job creation. To support black-owned and small businesses, Ramaphosa announces a R20 billion Transformation Fund that will be allocated annually for the next five years.