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Thursday, February 20, 2025

Politics

Ramaphosa downplays US Secretary of State's absence at G20

Ramaphosa downplays US Secretary of State's absence at G20

By Simon Majadibodu | Published 1h ago

Despite concerns over land policy, President Ramaphosa reassures that South Africa and the US will continue to work together diplomatically.

Budget Speech delay: Ramaphosa calls it a learning curve, not a crisis

By Kamogelo Moichela | Published 2h ago

President Cyril Ramaphosa reassures the nation that the budget speech delay is a learning experience, not a crisis, urging a focus on democratic processes.

Budget Speech delay: Ramaphosa calls it a learning curve, not a crisis

Budget Speech delay: Ramaphosa calls it a learning curve, not a crisis

Ramaphosa calls for global diplomacy amid Israel-Hamas ceasefire

By Simon Majadibodu | Published 2h ago

Ramaphosa calls for global diplomacy amid Israel-Hamas ceasefire

Cyril Ramaphosa urges G20 to amplify African voices on climate and inequality

By Kamogelo Moichela | Published 3h ago

Cyril Ramaphosa urges G20 to amplify African voices on climate and inequality

GNU prepares for revised budget discussions ahead of March 12 presentation

By Mayibongwe Maqhina | Published 3h ago

GNU prepares for revised budget discussions ahead of March 12 presentation

Ithala CEO details attempts to retain its banking license

By Bongani Hans | Published 3h ago

Ithala CEO details attempts to retain its banking license

Urgent measures needed to tackle contraband in South African correctional facilities

By Robin-Lee Francke | Published 5h ago

Urgent measures needed to tackle contraband in South African correctional facilities

G20 in South Africa minus US: SA's chance to enhance relations with China and the EU

By Jonisayi Maromo | Published 6h ago

G20 in South Africa minus US: SA's chance to enhance relations with China and the EU

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‘Joshlin’s disappearance messed up my life’: the trauma of being wrongfully accused

‘Joshlin’s disappearance messed up my life’: the trauma of being wrongfully accused

Ramaphosa downplays US Secretary of State's absence at G20

Ramaphosa downplays US Secretary of State's absence at G20

Ramaphosa calls for global diplomacy amid Israel-Hamas ceasefire

Ramaphosa calls for global diplomacy amid Israel-Hamas ceasefire

Meet Leah Mari: the musical marvel making waves in South Africa’s theatre scene

Meet Leah Mari: the musical marvel making waves in South Africa’s theatre scene

Oops! Hot mic catches Finance Minister's candid remarks after Budget Speech postponement

By Se-Anne Rall | Published 7h ago

Oops! Hot mic catches Finance Minister's candid remarks after Budget Speech postponement

Oops! Hot mic catches Finance Minister's candid remarks after Budget Speech postponement

Treasury moots SRD grant extension funded from VAT increase

By Mayibongwe Maqhina | Published 8h ago

Treasury moots SRD grant extension funded from VAT increase

Treasury moots SRD grant extension funded from VAT increase

Treasury says public sector wage agreement brings certainty to fiscus

By Mayibongwe Maqhina | Published 8h ago

Treasury says public sector wage agreement brings certainty to fiscus

Treasury says public sector wage agreement brings certainty to fiscus

Budget 2025 Crisis: Analysts and business leaders slam 'irresponsible' postponement

By Thabo Makwakwa | Published 8h ago

Budget 2025 Crisis: Analysts and business leaders slam 'irresponsible' postponement

Budget 2025 Crisis: Analysts and business leaders slam 'irresponsible' postponement

Unpacking the proposed R1 trillion public infrastructure investment

By Mayibongwe Maqhina | Published 8h ago

Unpacking the proposed R1 trillion public infrastructure investment

Unpacking the proposed R1 trillion public infrastructure investment

Government hopes to rake in R58 billion in tax proposals

By Mayibongwe Maqhina | Published 8h ago

Government hopes to rake in R58 billion in tax proposals

Government hopes to rake in R58 billion in tax proposals

'Smoke out the illicit cigarette criminals': Tax Justice SA says this could offset a one percent VAT hike

By Robin-Lee Francke | Published 9h ago

'Smoke out the illicit cigarette criminals': Tax Justice SA says this could offset a one percent VAT hike

'Smoke out the illicit cigarette criminals': Tax Justice SA says this could offset a one percent VAT hike

Angie Motshekga, 69, advocates early retirement for government officials to reduce costs

By Xolile Mtembu | Published 9h ago

Angie Motshekga, 69, advocates early retirement for government officials to reduce costs

Angie Motshekga, 69, advocates early retirement for government officials to reduce costs

Ramaphosa to officially open G20 Foreign Ministers’ meeting in Johannesburg

By Simon Majadibodu | Published 10h ago

Ramaphosa to officially open G20 Foreign Ministers’ meeting in Johannesburg

Ramaphosa to officially open G20 Foreign Ministers’ meeting in Johannesburg

US-EU Relations at Breaking Point: NATO's Future in Question

By Cole Jackson | Published 10h ago

US-EU Relations at Breaking Point: NATO's Future in Question

US-EU Relations at Breaking Point: NATO's Future in Question

'VAT hike is economically regressive': SA Youth Economic Council slams National Treasury

By Thabo Makwakwa | Published 10h ago

'VAT hike is economically regressive': SA Youth Economic Council slams National Treasury

'VAT hike is economically regressive': SA Youth Economic Council slams National Treasury

Budget Delay | ANC, DA try score points on who rejected the VAT increase first

By Kamogelo Moichela | Published 10h ago

Budget Delay | ANC, DA try score points on who rejected the VAT increase first

Budget Delay | ANC, DA try score points on who rejected the VAT increase first

Nota Baloyi's 'white people are Neanderthals' comments sparks outrage

By Xolile Mtembu | Published 11h ago

Nota Baloyi's 'white people are Neanderthals' comments sparks outrage

Nota Baloyi's 'white people are Neanderthals' comments sparks outrage

‘There is a problem’: SACP says Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana never consulted alliance partners on Budget

By Jonisayi Maromo | Published 14h ago

‘There is a problem’: SACP says Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana never consulted alliance partners on Budget

‘There is a problem’: SACP says Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana never consulted alliance partners on Budget

Ramaphosa admits budget postponement was over disagreements but promises a new one that works for all

By Kamogelo Moichela | Published 14h ago

Ramaphosa admits budget postponement was over disagreements but promises a new one that works for all

Ramaphosa admits budget postponement was over disagreements but promises a new one that works for all

Treasury proposed massive social grant increases alongside 2% VAT increase

By Sihle Mlambo | Published 14h ago

Treasury proposed massive social grant increases alongside 2% VAT increase

Treasury proposed massive social grant increases alongside 2% VAT increase

Another blow: US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to skip G20 finance ministers meeting in South Africa

By Jonisayi Maromo | Published 14h ago

Another blow: US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to skip G20 finance ministers meeting in South Africa

Another blow: US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to skip G20 finance ministers meeting in South Africa