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The Treasury has decided to increase the Value Added Tax (VAT) by 1% over two years. If all goes according to the Finance Department's plan - from next month, all taxable goods and services will reflect a 0.5% hike, while another 0.5% increase will come into effect next year - taking the country's VAT rate to 16% during the 2026/2027 financial period. Finance Minister, Enoch Godongwana, revealed his revised budget […]

Ahead of Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s budget speech, civil society groups are voicing serious concerns about what the government’s proposed changes could mean for South Africa’s most vulnerable citizens. Many fear the impact of a higher VAT and cut in social grant spending will have a devastating impact on South Africa's poor, who live below the poverty line. The concerns follow reports that Godongwana has made it clear that if the […]

From once literally flying on the world stage to becoming one of the prodigal sons of South African athletics, Luvo Manyonga, is launching yet another comeback following his drug ban. Clad in an all black outfit at an Athletics South Africa (ASA) press conference, Manyonga walked around the venue with his infectious smile, his head held high, and looked like a man who's found his purpose again. Manyonga was banned […]

A Virginia high school runner, who hit her rival during a race with a baton, has defended herself claiming that she didn't do it deliberately. In a video that has widely shared on social media, an American high school junior, Kaelen Tucker, was running in the Class 3 State Finals for Brookville High School in the 4×200 metre relay at a state indoor championship at Liberty University when Alaila Everett […]

Political analyst, Bongani Mahlangu, says Sport Minister, Gayton McKenzie, needs to be reminded that his days of playing to the gallery are over. Mahlangu says McKenzie must remember that he is no longer just an opposition leader, but serves in government and, as a result, should refrain from making reckless comments. The analyst's comments come amid public outrage over his X post, complaining about his department's employment profile and later […]

The family and friends of 27-year-old, Zakithi Ndaba, are appealing for help in finding her boyfriend, Aviwe Poswa, who is alleged to be on the run after gunning her down. Poswa is believed to be the last person who saw her alive at her apartment in Sunninghill, Johannesburg, on Friday. The mother of one was found fatally shot on Saturday by a security guard from her complex. Her family had […]

Some Sjava fans are breathing a sigh of relief after songstress, Amanda Black, refuted claims that she was sexually assaulted by the "Uyena" hitmaker. The rumours began after an old tweet, purportedly from Amanda Black, resurfaced - claiming that Sjava raped her. In an Instagram post, the "Amazulu" hitmaker said she doesn't know where the hearsay came from. While some speculate that Amanda Black is hesitant to speak out, fearing […]

Late comedian, actor and writer, Ebenhaezer Dibakwane's family says it hopes his passing will serve as a reminder to all South Africans of the need to look out for each other while not neglecting personal mental health. The family confirmed in a statement that the 31-year-old creative took his own life following years of battling depression. "Poignantly, Ebby was well-known for the talent of making people laugh, and yet he […]

South African director and actor, Tony Kgoroge, has hailed globally celebrated playwright, Athol Fugard, as one of the greatest to come out of Mzansi. "Athol Fugard was one of the great playwrights that South Africa produced," says Kgoroge. "He was one person who would make you connect with every character of any of his plays because when he writes he does it for the soul, spirit and understanding," he elaborates. […]

MK Party Gauteng Youth Leader, Bonginkosi Khanyile, has warned that increasing VAT by 2% would significantly reduce the buying power of working-class and young people. He made the remarks in Tshwane as the MK Party marched to the National Treasury to protest the rising cost of living. The demonstration comes ahead of Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s delayed budget speech on Wednesday, which stalled after GNU partners failed to reach an […]