Sandu welcomes peace agreement after SANDF troops confined to bases for 63 days
SANDU expresses cautious optimism as SANDF troops prepare for a safe return home after 63 days of confinement.
From R2 billion to R3. 3 billion: The rising costs of Parliament's restoration efforts
Parliament officials have defended the significant cost increase in the restoration of buildings damaged by fire in January 2022, revealing that the project has ...
Fire-damaged Parliament restoration project: Costs surge by over 65% to R3. 3 billion
Parliamentary officials justify a staggering 65% budget increase for restoring fire-damaged buildings, claiming the R3. 3 billion cost stems from project complexity ...
Mashatile vows government support for Post Office despite 'dead horse' claims
As the future of the South African Post Office hangs in the balance, Deputy President Paul Mashatile's commitment to addressing its challenges shines a light on ...
Finance minister: SANDF to retain R5bn DRC mission budget despite withdrawal plans
Finance Minister Godongwana confirms the SANDF will retain its R5 billion peacekeeping budget despite SADC's planned withdrawal from the DRC, citing years of defence ...
Parliament's R2 billion restoration project set for completion by 2026
Parliament's R2 billion fire restoration project has created 850 jobs and hired 27 SMMEs, with completion expected by October 2026 despite demolition delays and ...
R2 billion Parliament restoration on track for 2026 completion after fire damage
Parliament's R2 billion fire restoration project has created 850 jobs and hired 27 SMMEs, with completion expected by October 2026 despite demolition delays and ...
Budget battle: Godongwana reveals DA's prior support for VAT increase
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana reveals that the DA previously supported a VAT increase in Cabinet discussions before publicly opposing tax hikes in the 2025/26 ...
Western Cape government prepares for R3. 2 billion deficit in upcoming budget
The Western Cape government faces a R3. 2 billion budget deficit for the 2025/26 financial year, with Finance MEC Deidre Baartman detailing funding allocations for ...
Mashatile says DRC peacekeeping mission is a triumph of collaboration
Deputy President Paul Mashatile has declared the peacekeeping mission in the DRC a triumph of collaboration.
Mashatile says Expropriation Act to be used to fast track land reform
Deputy President Paul Mashatile reveals the government's plans to expedite land reform and settle long-standing claims through the new Expropriation Act.
Western Cape to tap into reserves to cover R3. 2 billion budget shortfall
Western Cape Finance MEC Deidre Baartman announces plans to use provincial reserves to cover a R3. 2 billion deficit while promising continued service delivery and ...
Parliamentarians raise concerns about the possible closure of Ithala Bank
MPs yesterday expressed their fears of the reversal of transformation gains, exclusion of historically disadvantaged communities from financial opportunities and ...
Budget Office under pressure to recommend alternatives as VAT criticism mounts
The Parliamentary Budget Office has been given until next week to propose budget adjustments after their scathing criticism that the proposed VAT increase would ...
Minister pledges consequence management over irregularities in student accommodation
Higher Education Minister Nobuhle Nkabane plans to enforce consequence management amidst concerns over student accommodation irregularities.
'Disproportionate burden': Coalition forms against proposed VAT hike in Parliament
Parliament hears unified opposition to VAT hike as unions, political parties, and advocacy groups demand wealth tax alternatives to protect struggling South Africans. ...
'Disproportionate burden': Coalition forms against proposed VAT hike in Parliament
Parliament hears unified opposition to VAT hike as unions, political parties, and advocacy groups demand wealth tax alternatives to protect struggling South Africans. ...
Nearly 5 000 land claims rejected
Some claims were not lodged on or before December 31, 1998, and in other instances compensation was found to be just and equitable at the time of dispossession. ...
Z83 form racial classifications under fire as Patriotic Alliance calls for reform
The Patriotic Alliance has launched a significant challenge to the Z83 public service application form, demanding either its complete removal or the elimination ...
Budget deadlock: government confident of breakthrough in GNU talks
As tensions mount over the proposed budget, the Department of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation assures South Africans that the GNU coalition will find common ...
Land Reform minister reveals nearly 5 000 land claims rejected across provinces
In a revealing parliamentary response, Land Reform Minister Nyhontso details how over 4 700 land claims were rejected across South Africa's nine provinces, highlighting ...
Budget deadlock: government confident of breakthrough in GNU talks
As tensions mount over the proposed budget, the Department of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation assures South Africans that the GNU coalition will find common ...
Z83 form racial classifications under fire as Patriotic Alliance calls for reform
The Patriotic Alliance has launched a significant challenge against the Z83 public service application form, demanding either its complete removal or the elimination ...
SA justice system under pressure: 16,000 bail absconders and 18,000 repeat offenders
South Africa's criminal justice system faces mounting challenges as Police Minister Senzo Mchunu reveals that over 16,000 accused persons are evading bail conditions. ...
SA justice system under pressure: 16 000 bail absconders and rising repeat offences
South Africa's criminal justice system faces mounting challenges as Police Minister Senzo Mchunu reveals over 16 000 accused persons are evading bail conditions. ...