VAT Hike Abandoned Amid Coalition Tensions in South Africa
Plans to raise South Africa’s value-added tax (VAT) have been abandoned on April 24 by the Finance minister, following intense opposition from coalition partners. The […]
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South Africa’s Economic Growth Forecast Downgraded by IMF Amid Tariff Concerns
A reduced economic growth forecast for South Africa has been issued by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), with the 2025 projection being cut from 1.5 […]
Ramaphosa and Putin Weigh Paths to Peace
In a show of diplomatic engagement across continents, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and Russian President Vladimir Putin have recommitted to keeping communication channels open, […]
Outcry in South Africa as Senior MK Official Attends Fugitive Pastor’s Church
Widespread condemnation has followed the recent visit of Floyd Shivambu, secretary-general of South Africa’s uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party, to the church of Shepherd Bushiri, a […]
Mass Easter Weddings Held in South Africa as Polygamous Marriages Celebrated
A large-scale wedding ceremony was held on Easter Sunday (on April 19) by the International Pentecost Holiness Church in Heidelberg, east of Johannesburg, where approximately […]
Mcebisi Jonas Appointed as Special Envoy to Rebuild Strained US-South Africa Relations
In a bid to recalibrate its relationship with Washington, the South African Government has appointed Mcebisi Jonas on April 14 as special envoy to the […]
Democratic Alliance Challenges South Africa’s Budget Process and VAT Hike
South Africa’s opposition Democratic Alliance (DA) party has filed a legal challenge against the country’s budget process, seeking to block a proposed increase in value-added […]
South Africa: Former Defense Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula’s Corruption Case Heads to Trial
Former South African Defence Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula is facing a corruption trial in the Pretoria High Court after being accused of accepting R4.5 million in […]
Botswana Signs Agreement to Establish SADC Parliament
Botswana’s President, Duma Boko, on Wednesday March 26 signed an agreement amending the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Treaty to establish the SADC Parliament as […]
Morocco, Egypt Move Closer to World Cup Qualification, While South Africa Face Points Deduction
Egypt, and Morocco all strengthened their positions in the race for 2026 World Cup qualification with home victories on Tuesday March 25, but South Africa […]