Table Bay police are seeking the public’s help in identifying a group of individuals suspected of committing a jewelry heist at the V&A Waterfront on February 22, 2025. Police spokesperson Anelisiwe Manyana said the incident involved three unidentified women and one man, who entered a jewelry store in Alfred Mall
By Loushe Jordaan Gilbert The Government of National Unity (GNU) has expressed mixed reactions to Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s plan to raise value-added tax (VAT) by 0.5 percentage points this fiscal year, followed by another 0.5 percentage point increase in 2026, bringing VAT to 16%. Several political parties have voiced
The Student Forum has criticized Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s revised budget, arguing that it fails to address the financial barriers preventing thousands of students from accessing quality higher education. Delivering his budget speech in Parliament on Wednesday (12 March), Godongwana outlined the government’s financial plans, but student representatives say the
The National Budget Speech, delivered on Wednesday by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana, has faced criticism from various quarters, with many calling it unbalanced. A major point of contention is the National Treasury’s plan to increase value-added tax (VAT) by 0.5 percentage points in the 2025/2026 financial year, followed by another
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has announced a staggered increase in Value-Added Tax (VAT), raising it by 0.5 percentage points on May 1, 2025, followed by another 0.5 percentage point hike next year. By the 2026/27 financial year, VAT will stand at 16%. The decision, unveiled during his revised Budget Speech
The 2025 Budget Speech marked a pivotal moment for South Africa, but it left many questions unanswered—particularly about how young people will be meaningfully integrated into the economy. With over R380 billion allocated to debt repayment, the government faces significant challenges in creating sustainable employment opportunities. Nkosinathi Mahlangu, Youth Employment
President Cyril Ramaphosa has refused to send an envoy to counter AfriForum’s misinformation campaign regarding the Expropriation Act despite labelling the minority lobby group’s actions as “unpatriotic.” However, he reiterated the significance of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) and South Africa’s strategic partnership with the United States, particularly
By Kouthar Sambo Metro Police officers were on patrol in Tafelsig yesterday when they detected three suspicious individuals. The officers approached the suspects when they discovered a zip gun dropped to the ground, loaded with a .38 special round. “The suspect had another round of ammunition hidden in his sock.
Minister of Basic Education Siviwe Gwarube has revealed that an estimated R129 billion is required to address South Africa’s severe school infrastructure backlog. Speaking before the National Council of Provinces on Tuesday (12 March), Gwarube highlighted the urgent need to eradicate unsafe pit latrines, replace mud schools, and improve access
VOC became the first Muslim radio station in South Africa when a special events license was granted to the station in Ramadan/January 1995. Subsequent temporary broadcast licenses were granted, permitting the station to broadcast for 24 hours.
