In response to mounting financial pressures in key sectors such as health, education, transport, and security, the government has announced a phased increase in Value-Added Tax (VAT). The tax rate will rise by 0.5 percentage points in each of the Read the full story
With World Consumer Rights Day around the corner, the spotlight is firmly on educating consumers about their rights and fostering ethical business practices. Deputy Commissioner at the National Consumer Commission (NCC), Thezi Mabuza, emphasised the importance of corporate responsibility and Read the full story
KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli has unveiled bold new initiatives to fast-track gender equality and economic empowerment for women. Speaking at the province’s International Women’s Day celebrations at KwaMashu Indoor Sports Centre, north of Durban, Ntuli outlined key government interventions designed Read the full story
G20 is set to bring substantial benefits to resource-rich communities, ensuring that provinces like Limpopo can equitably reap the rewards of their mineral wealth. This was the message from International Relations and Cooperation Deputy Minister Thandi Moraka at the G20 Read the full story
I couldn’t help but nod when Construction Sector Charter Council (CSCC) executive member Gregory Mofokeng boldly told investors at the Built Environment Indaba in Sandton, “No.” The World Bank recently suggested that South Africa relax its broad-based black economic empowerment Read the full story
South Africa must secure over R440 billion in the next decade to expand its transmission infrastructure, according to Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa. Speaking at the 17th Africa Energy Indaba in Cape Town, the Minister highlighted the Read the full story
Standard Bank will be one of the sponsors of the 13th annual Buy Local Summit and Expo, hosted by Proudly South African, to be held at the Sandton Convention Centre on 17 and 18 March 2025. As one of the most Read the full story
The Department of Health will hold a consultative meeting this week with various organisations affected by the US government’s decision to freeze and cut funding for HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis (TB) response programmes. This follows the announcement of significant cuts to Read the full story
The government is stepping up to support small businesses with a game-changing initiative. Small Business Development Minister Stella Ndabeni has announced a massive R500 million Spaza Shop Support Fund to help township convenience stores compete with larger retailers. Speaking in Read the full story
