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SA: Paul Mashatile: Address by Deputy President, at the BizNews Conference, Herman's, Western Cape (13/03/2025) 
14th March 2025 Therefore, I would like us to have a conversation on crucial issues that influence the future of our country, affecting not just the Government but... →
Committee welcomes decision to terminate SADC mission in DRC, calls for continued diplomatic interventions
14th March 2025 The co-chairpersons of the Joint Standing Committee on Defence, Mr Malusi Gigaba and Mr Phiroane Phala, have welcomed the decision by the... →
Pollution threatens to overwhelm the country’s water supply systems
By: Natasha Odendaal 14th March 2025 As many regions across South Africa, including the City of Johannesburg and eThekwini, continue to grapple with significant water supply challenges... →
City of Joburg approves Adjustment Budget to strengthen service delivery and financial stability
13th March 2025 The City of Johannesburg Council has taken a significant step towards enhancing its service delivery and promoting financial stability by approving... →
VAT rate increase: Key considerations for businesses ahead of May 2025
13th March 2025 The 2025 Budget tabled by Finance Minister, Enoch Godongwana in Parliament on Wednesday, 12 March 2025, saw the 2% VAT increase initially proposed... →
EIB reviews financing for $760m hydro project over DRC war
By: Reuters 13th March 2025 The European Investment Bank (EIB) is holding off on decisions to finance the $760-million Ruzizi III hydropower plant in Central Africa, due to... →
South African Communist Party initial response to the budget delivered on Wednesday, 12 March 2025
13th March 2025 Objection to VAT increases The South African Communist Party (SACP) strongly objects to the government’s decision to implement 0.5-percentage point... →
Disappointing that the US funding gap has not been covered in the budget
13th March 2025 The TB Accountability Consortium is disappointed that Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has failed to account for the additional finances required... →