Godongwana adds new items to the zero-rated food basket
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has expanded the zero-rated food basket, frozen fuel levies, and confirmed a VAT hike—here’s what it means for South Africans.
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Here’s every crucial takeaway from the 2025 Budget Speech you must know about
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana finally delivered the 2025 Budget Speech, announcing a VAT hike, spending priorities, and economic forecasts. Here’s everything you need to know.
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Budget Speech 2025: What to expect, how to watch live in South Africa
After last month’s failed budget, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana delivers his revised 2025 Budget Speech today. Here’s what to expect and how to watch live.
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R21 Ekurhuleni bus crash kills 12: Here’s the latest
Twelve people were killed in a horrific bus crash on the R21 near OR Tambo International Airport, on Tuesday morning.
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South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Tuesday, 11 March 2025
South Africa weather forecast for Tuesday, 11 March 2025: Severe thunderstorms expected over Free State, North West, and parts of Gauteng, with localised flooding and strong winds.
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N12 Daveyton accident today: Here’s what we know
Four schoolchildren died and five others were critically injured in a collision on the N12 near Daveyton, Ekurhuleni, prompting road closures and an ongoing investigation.
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South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Monday, 10 March 2025
South Africa weather forecast for Monday, 10 March 2025: Severe thunderstorms in Mpumalanga, Limpopo, and KwaZulu-Natal, with localized flooding and strong winds.
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Eskom suspends loadshedding as concerns grow about Koeberg Unit 2
Eskom has suspended loadshedding after recovering 3,000MW of power, but concerns remain about Koeberg Unit 2’s prolonged outage.
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South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Sunday, 9 March 2025
South Africa weather forecast for Sunday, 9 March 2025: Severe thunderstorms in parts of the Northern, Western, and Eastern Cape, with high temperatures inland.
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Donald Trump opens US citizenship for Afrikaner families ‘under threat’ in South Africa
Donald Trump announced that Afrikaner farmers facing safety concerns in South Africa will be given a fast-track to US citizenship.
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South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Saturday, 8 March 2025
South Africa weather forecast for Saturday, 8 March 2025: Fire risks in the Western Cape, hot conditions in the Central Karoo, and scattered thunderstorms inland.
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Stage 3 loadshedding is in effect: Here’s what we know
Eskom has implemented Stage 3 loadshedding from 14:00 on Friday, 7 March, until Monday, 10 March, at 05:00 due to a loss of 2700MW over the past 14 hours.
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South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Friday, 7 March 2025
South Africa weather forecast for Friday, 7 March 2025: Thunderstorms expected in Free State, Northern Cape, and Eastern Cape, with fire risks in parts of the Northern Cape.
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President Ramaphosa kicks off Gauteng oversight visit
The President was addressing the Gauteng Provincial Government and the National Executive during an oversight visit to the province, on Thursday.
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French company embroiled in drivers license machine tender scandal breaks silence
French company Idemia responds after Transport Minister Barbara Creecy orders a legal review of the controversial driver’s license card machine tender flagged for irregularities by the Auditor-General.
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Trump issues new threat to Hamas: ’Shalom’ means hello and goodbye, you can choose’
President Trump has issued a direct ultimatum to Hamas, demanding the release of Israeli hostages and threatening severe consequences if they do not comply.
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Flash floods trigger no-go zones for these parts of Johannesburg
Flash floods have hit parts of Johannesburg, leading to bridge closures and a severe weather warning as emergency teams work to manage rising water levels.
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Truck carrying elephants overturns on Olifantskop Pass
A truck carrying four elephants overturned on Olifantskop Pass while en route to a private reserve.
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South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Thursday, 6 March 2025
South Africa weather forecast for Thursday, 6 March 2025: Thunderstorms expected in Gauteng, Mpumalanga, Limpopo, and North West, with fire risks in parts of the Cape.
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Police minister confirms Afriforum farm murder statistics are being verified
Police Minister Senzo Mchunu confirms SAPS is verifying farm murder statistics after AfriForum disputed the official crime data, while the group also faces a high treason probe.
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Transport Ministry launches investigation into drivers license card tender
The Transport Ministry has launched an investigation into the Driving License Card Machines tender after an Auditor-General report flagged irregularities in the procurement process.
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Reddersberg N6 accident leaves 10 dead, more than 30 injured
A bus and truck collision on the N6 near Reddersburg has left 10 people dead and more than 30 injured, with emergency services attending to the scene.
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Trump Congress speech sparks outrage: Here’s what happened
Donald Trump’s first Congress speech since returning to power sparked outrage, as Democrats protested, Canada retaliated over tariffs, and markets reacted.
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Afriforum’s AGOA leverage: Why Afrikaner lobbyists present a dilemma for South Africa
South African lobby group Afriforum’s recent visit to the US sparked controversy at home, culminating in four high treason dockets.
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South Africa weather today: Here’s the forecast for Wednesday, 5 March 2025
South Africa weather forecast for Wednesday, 5 March 2025: Thunderstorms expected in parts of Mpumalanga, KwaZulu-Natal, and Northern Cape, with fire risks in the Cape regions.
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South Africa’s GDP increased 0.6% in Quarter 4 of 2024
South Africa’s gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 0.6% in the fourth quarter of 2024, following a decrease of 0.1% in the third quarter of 2024. This is according to Statistics South Africa (Stats SA), which attributed the growth to, among others, an increase by 17.2% in the agriculture, forestry and fishing industry, which contributed 0.4 of a percentage point to the positive GDP growth. “This was primarily due to increased economic activities reported for field crops and animal products. The finance, real estate and business services industry increased by 1.1%, contributing 0.3 of a percentage point. Increased economic activities were reported for financial intermediation, real estate activities and other business services,” Stats SA
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DA shoots down claims of an agreement in national budget
The DA has denied reports of an agreement on the national budget, rejecting claims that a deal has been reached just days before Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s speech.b
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Khumalo Molefe a no-show at pensioners’ N4 shutdown over water outages
Residents of Zeerust have shut down the N4 highway in protest over persistent water shortages, demanding intervention from North West Premier Khumalo Molefe.
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ACSA scores legal victory in baggage screening tender saga
ACSA has been granted leave to appeal a ruling that halted its baggage screening overhaul, reigniting a legal battle over control of airport security services.
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Zanzou director accused of fleeing SA clears the air on nightclub torture case
Zanzou nightclub director Neo Moela denies fleeing SA as investigations into the alleged torture of patrons continue.