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  • DA vows to take VAT hike issue to court

    3 weeks ago | sabcnews.com | Lulama Matya

    The Democratic Alliance (DA) says it will take the VAT hike in the 2025 Fiscal Framework and Revenue Proposals to court. This followed the adoption of the report as tabled by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana by the National Assembly with a slight majority. The adopted frame work includes recommendations that Treasury must be given 30 days to come up with alternatives to tax hikes, while scrapping the VAT hike and to adjust personal income tax brackets.

  • Inflation targeting relieves SA's economic crisis: Kganyago

    3 weeks ago | sabcnews.com | Lulama Matya

    Reserve Bank Governor, Lesetja Kganyago, has defended the bank’s inflation targeting, saying it has served the South African economy well. He has also strongly argued that the current 3% to 6% six inflation targeting should be lowered. Kganyago says since the adoption of inflation targeting 25 years ago, the country’s economy has experienced lower inflation. He was addressing the Reserve Bank’s 2025 Biennial Conference in Cape Town yesterday. “We enjoy much lower interest rates.

  • Parliament's Finance Cluster says delayed budget adds pressure

    1 month ago | sabcnews.com | Lulama Matya

    Parliament’s Finance Cluster says the postponement of the tabling of the budget last month means that they will work under extreme pressure in processing the upcoming budget due to limited time. Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana is expected to table the delayed budget on Wednesday. It was postponed after disagreements in the Cabinet to increase VAT from 15 to 17 percent. “It’s going to compromise lots of processes and we don’t want democracy to be compromised.

  • SA ruling party welcomes Expropriation Bill amid opposition parties’ criticism

    Jan 24, 2025 | channelafrica.co.za | Lulama Matya

    By Lulama Matya  The ANC described criticism of the legislation as unsurprising, asserting that it mainly comes from those who benefitted from the 1975 Expropriation Act and systems of institutionalized racism. The party said it believes the new law balances protecting the rights of expropriated landholders and advancing public interest.

  • 'Delays in consequences management at SAPS erode public trust'

    Jan 21, 2025 | sabcnews.com | Lulama Matya

    Parliament’s portfolio committee on Police says it is concerned about the delay of consequence management to the South African Police Service including the VIP Protection Unit of Deputy President Paul Mashatile. This follows allegations that Mashatile’s VIP Protection Unit officers allegedly assaulted a motorist and two passengers on the N1 in Gauteng in 2023. A video went viral, depicting Mashatile’s VIP Protection Unit allegedly assaulting civilians.

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10 Jan 25

Nelson Mandela Park Stadium, in Khayelitsha has been branded with ANC colours ahead of the January 8th Statement on Saturday. #sabcnews https://t.co/XKUCNOxEhu

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8 Jan 25

ANC flags flying high at Robben Island for the 113th anniversary of the party. #sabcnews https://t.co/uAw0NnqYWI

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8 Jan 25

Some of the ANC officials waiting to board a ferry to Robben Island to mark the party's 113th anniversary. #sabcnews https://t.co/WHViGcIjkm