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Thabo Makwakwa

South Africa

Senior Journalist at Independent Online

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Articles

  • SA Canegrowers CEO warns of economic impact from US sugar tariffs

    1 week ago | iol.co.za | Thabo Makwakwa

    South African sugar industry at risk as US maintains 10% import tariffs. Image by: Carla Gottgens/BloombergPublished 8m ago | Published 8m agoFunke stated that even this reduced tariff can damage South African sugarcane producers and the rural economies that depend on them. "The US market is vital for our sugar exports, and any increase in tariffs — be it the existing 10% or a potential return to 30% — could jeopardise the livelihoods of many in our communities.

  • DA won't exit Government of National Unity over VAT controversy, Zille confirms

    1 week ago | iol.co.za | Thabo Makwakwa

    The Democratic Alliance remains committed to GNU despite the VAT hike disagreement, says Helen Zille.

  • Carl Niehaus reveals evidence of South African arms in Israel and Ukraine

    2 weeks ago | iol.co.za | Thabo Makwakwa

    South African weapons fuelling International conflicts: EFF's Carl Niehaus makes case against arms exportsImage by: IOLPublished 3m ago | Published 3m agoThe Economic Freedom Fighters' (EFF) permanent representative on the Joint Standing Committee on Defence (JSCD), Carl Niehaus, has responded to the committee, providing evidence into the EFF’s claims that South African-made weapons are used by nations embroiled in conflict.

  • ANC risks voter backlash over VAT hike ahead of critical 2026 local elections

    2 weeks ago | iol.co.za | Thabo Makwakwa

    South Africa's 0.5% VAT increase: Will the African National Congress pay an electoral price in the 2026 Local Government Elections? Image by: X@MyANCPublished 6m ago | Published 6m agoAnalysts have warned that the African National Congress (ANC) will face scrutiny over its recent proposal to increase the Value Added Tax (VAT) by 0.5%, which could alienate voters just as the party approaches critical local government elections scheduled for 2026.

  • ANC risks voter backlash over VAT hike ahead of critical 2026 local elections

    2 weeks ago | persfin.co.za | Thabo Makwakwa

    South Africa's 0.5% VAT increase: Will the African National Congress pay an electoral price in the 2026 Local Government Elections? Image by: X@MyANCPublished 2h ago | Published 2h agoAnalysts have warned that the African National Congress (ANC) will face scrutiny over its recent proposal to increase the Value Added Tax (VAT) by 0.5%, which could alienate voters just as the party approaches critical local government elections scheduled for 2026.

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Thabo Makwakwa
Thabo Makwakwa @ThaboMakwakwa
10 Apr 25

The Media Review Network has called for an immediate investigation into a controversial visit by members of the Democratic Alliance and the Patriotic Alliance to Israel. https://t.co/q5Qh4LlT1A

Thabo Makwakwa
Thabo Makwakwa @ThaboMakwakwa
10 Apr 25

Four months after the Constitutional Court presided over the 'Please Call Me' case involving inventor Nkosana Makate and his former employer, Vodacom, there is still no indication of when the judgment will be issued. https://t.co/EYXxxXHr1a

Thabo Makwakwa
Thabo Makwakwa @ThaboMakwakwa
9 Apr 25

RT @realTimaV: My hands are literally shaking We just made a website for our Global Fact-Checking Network. Time to make fight on disinform…