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Godongwana bristles at ‘rogue minister’ accusation over VAT increase

Finance minister Enoch Godongwana didn’t take kindly to being called “rogue” in parliament after defending his decision to increase VAT. He clashed with DA MP Mark John Burke over accusations that he ignored the Treasury’s advice on the controversial tax hike.

14 Mar 10AM 2 min

Deputy minister’s 'AI answers' spark uproar in parliament

EFF MPs have criticised social development deputy minister Ganief Hendricks for allegedly using artificial intelligence to answer parliamentary questions.

14 Mar 5AM 3 min

Court hears contradictory claims about Joshlin Smith’s mom's parenting and mental state after Joshlin's disappearance

The high court sitting in Saldanha Bay on Tuesday heard contradictory claims of Racquel “Kelly” Smith’s parenting and state of mind after the disappearance of her daughter Joshlin Smith in February 2024.  Two witness testified on Tuesday: Kelly Ziggers, whose mother had employed Smith as a domestic worker and social…

11 Mar 2PM 4 min

Tragic bus crash on R21 near OR Tambo Airport leaves 12 dead and several Injured

At 06:45 on Tuesday, Ekurhuleni Emergency Services received a report of a severe bus crash on the R21 heading OR Tambo International Airport. At least 12 people have died after the bus overturned at the R21/R24 split, causing major traffic delays and lane closures.

11 Mar 6AM 4 min

Budget crunch: tough choices loom for South Africa

South Africans will soon learn how their finances will be affected as the government scrambles to address the budget crisis. Finance minister Enoch Godongwana is set to deliver the national budget speech on Wednesday after the budget was sent back to the drawing board last month when parties in the…

10 Mar 10AM 5 min

Mkhwanazi plans to rest when his term ends in a year — hints at tension with Mchunu

KZN police commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi's contract with the police service is set to end in a year, and he says he intends to complete his term and go home.

6 Mar 11AM 6 min

Solidarity heads to Europe, Africa to pile pressure on government

Solidarity, the mainstream Afrikaner movement, will embark on a month-long tour of Europe, asking world powers to put pressure on the South African government to rethink certain reform laws.

4 Mar 12PM 24 min

'AfriForum sowing divisions' — Ramaphosa responds to AfriForum and Solidarity's visit to Washington DC

President Cyril Ramaphosa says what AfriForum and Solidarity trade union are doing in the US is sowing divisions in South Africa. The Afrikaner rights group and Solidarity are visiting Washington after President Donald Trump's executive order regarding refugee status for certain South Africans.Addressing the media on the sidelines of the…

27 Feb 5AM 1 min

Sassa admits significant security risk in its R33.6bn system after first-year students exposed flaws

The department of social development has acknowledged that its system poses a security risk, after a wake-up call from first-year computer science students at Stellenbosch University who alerted them to fraudulent activities and vulnerabilities in the system.

26 Feb 12PM 3 min

Stubborn wage gap: black South Africans earn the least, below national average

Black South Africans earn the lowest wages, below the national average and 21% of what their white counterparts earn.

21 Feb 5AM 2 min

GNU politicking postpones budget, Godongwana & Ntshavheni respond

In a first for democratic South Africa, the 2025 budget speech has been postponed to March 12. We hear the reactions of various parties on the announcement and the finance Minister Enoch Godongwana explains the contentious issues on the table.

19 Feb 9AM 7 min

Motshekga insists SANDF can defend SA despite financial struggles

The defence ministry says the defence force can defend the country against invasion, despite financial challenges. Minister Angie Motshekga also suggested that older government staff be let go for early retirement to help cut costs.

18 Feb 9AM 4 min

Drilling for water at your Joburg home? Here's what you need to know

Illegal borehole drilling in Johannesburg is causing problems. Recently, drilling in Killarney led to water and soil leaking into a tunnel, forcing Gautrain to suspend service between Park Station and Rosebank. Gautrain CEO Tshepo Kgobe said the tunnel is 50 meters underground, and the drillers reached 45 meters before hitting…

18 Feb 5AM 3 min

Political parties urge SA to cast its net away from the US

Debating the recent state of the nation address, the MK party (MKP), UDM, and Rise Mzansi said President Cyril Ramaphosa must look elsewhere, other than the US, to do business.

12 Feb 5AM 4 min

Rescue operation at disused Roodepoort mine shaft put on hold 

The search and rescue operation to assist illegal miners believed to be trapped underground at the abandoned Rand Lease mine in Roodepoort has been temporarily halted due to safety concerns. Johannesburg emergency management services spokesperson Robert Mulaudzi elaborated on the conditions faced by rescuers and the time frame of the operation.

10 Feb 8AM 3 min

No 'white puppet' acts like Ramaphosa: Ndlozi defends president as he quits EFF

Mbuyiseni Ndlozi, who recently left the EFF, says President Cyril Ramaphosa is no puppet of white supremacy. Ndlozi spoke to SABC News for the first time since remaining silent after being banned from attending the EFF’s crucial conference in December.

10 Feb 3AM 2 min

Ramaphosa’s bold moments in global diplomacy

While not letting President Cyril Ramaphosa off the hook for failings in the provision of service delivery at home, there have been moments where he defiantly stood firm on the global stage in high-stakes situations, representing South Africa and the African continent with a mature approach.

7 Feb 8AM 6 min

'We will not be bullied,' says firm Ramaphosa amid global tensions

South Africa "will not be bullied," President Cyril Ramaphosa said, referencing global political shifts and tensions during his State of the Nation address on Thursday.

6 Feb 12PM 2 min

Mashaba calls for treason probe into AfriForum

ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba has called for an investigation into lobby group AfriForum for “pursuing treason” after it said it would approach the US to target South African politicians on the land issue.

4 Feb 9AM 3 min

'Kagame can’t address us like that' – Malema hits back after fiery confrontation

EFF leader Julius Malema has voiced his frustration at Rwandan President Paul Kagame’s response to President Cyril Ramaphosa, saying: “He can’t address us like that."

3 Feb 1PM 2 min