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Economic analyst: “When the proposed VAT hike got rejected, he came back saying there was no other way, convincing the public that taxes had to be raised for him to balance the books”

Kouthar Sambo 23 May 2025

By Kouthar Sambo Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana presented the national budget on Wednesday, 21 May 2025, without implementing an increase to value-added tax (VAT). However, early reports indicate that the South African Revenue Service (SARS) has expressed its readiness to take on the responsibility of closing the revenue gap in

US President Donald Trump reiterates his claim that a “genocide” is being committed against the Afrikaner people in South Africa

Kouthar Sambo 23 May 2025

By Kouthar Sambo Following the South African delegation’s visit to the White House in Washington on Wednesday, 21 May 2025, United States (US) President Donald Trump reiterated his claim—made in the presence of President Cyril Ramaphosa—that a “genocide” is being committed against the Afrikaner people in South Africa. Speaking on

Retired Judge and Legal Services Ombudsman Siraj Desai confirms that he will be monitoring the disciplinary proceedings involving Cape Town attorney Kaamilah Paulse

Kouthar Sambo 22 May 2025

By Kouthar Sambo Retired Judge and Legal Services Ombudsman Siraj Desai has confirmed that he will be monitoring the disciplinary proceedings involving Cape Town attorney Kaamilah Paulse. This follows a ruling by the Legal Practice Council Appeals Tribunal, which found prima facie (at first sight) evidence of professional misconduct by

Inflation data from South Africa reveals that food prices continue to rise

Kouthar Sambo 6 May 2025

By Kouthar Sambo Inflation data from South Africa, published in the April 2025 Household Affordability Index by the Pietermaritzburg Economic Justice and Dignity Group (PMBEJD), reveals that food prices continue to rise despite a broader easing of inflation. Speaking on VOC’s PM Drive show, independent economist Ulrich Joubert urged caution

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