Yogashen Pillay

Journalist

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana announces third Budget speech date

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Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana announced the date for the third Budget speech, highlighting the impact of recent VAT discussions and the importance of coalition ...

Eskom’s unexpected load shedding sparks concerns over energy reliability

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Energy experts analyse the recent Stage 2 load shedding by Eskom, highlighting the causes and potential solutions to ensure system reliability.

Economic experts warn of crisis after SA Budget Speech delayed

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South Africa faces potential economic turmoil as the Finance Minister's Budget speech is postponed amidst GNU disagreements over VAT increases. Leading economists ...

Budget: FairPlay calls for VAT-free chicken in revised Budget

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FairPlay movement said that the government should use the delay in announcing this year’s Budget to provide for the inclusion of VAT-free chicken in next month’s ...

Budget: UASA expresses concern over the postponement of the National Budget Speech

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UASA said they noted with concern and dismay the postponement of the National Budget Speech by the Minister of Finance, Enoch Godongwana, on Wednesday afternoon. ...

Newcastle community calls for urgent action to save jobs at Amsa as its fate still hangs in the balance

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Amsa, while announcing their financials for 2024 in a briefing on Thursday, revealed that the longs business winding down has been delayed by one month due to ongoing ...

Energy experts warn Nersa of the dangers of approving Eskom’s 36% tariff hike

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Nersa is expected to make Eskom tariff application soon.

Newcastle community rallies to save ArcelorMittal South Africa jobs

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Shunmugam added that many employees of Amsa considered Newcastle their home, and relocating to another town would be a significant challenge.

ArcelorMittal job cuts raise concerns over South Africa’s, Newcastle economic stability

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Newcastle Business Chamber and the Association of South African Chambers say job losses devastating to economy.

ArcelorMittal job cuts raise concerns over South Africa’s, Newcastle economic stability

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Newcastle Business Chamber and the Association of South African Chambers say job losses devastating to economy.

Concerns rise over potential job losses at ArcelorMittal South Africa

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Numsa general secretary, Irvin Jim, said that as the union they will fight these proposed retrenchments because it was their duty to do everything possible to save ...

Bank survey reveals financial struggles of South African consumers

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The main challenge consumers faced was keeping food on the table, and in many cases food was being bought on credit.

Stubbornly high food prices increases food insecurity in South Africa

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Lower fuel prices, no load shedding, has eased input costs says civil society group.

Report uncovers predatory lending practices to most vulnerable

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Social grant beneficiaries were being targeted by unregistered lenders who use grants as security for high-interest loans and charge excessive interest rates per ...

Big increases in SA medical aid fees causes alarm

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Medical inflation cited as key factor behind rise in contributions.

Experts issue two-pot withdrawal warning

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Trade unions and financial experts have warned the public to be mindful of the impact on their retirement fund when withdrawing money in terms of the two-pot savings ...

Business upbeat about 100 days of no load shedding

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Eskom and the government must be commended for the work they have done to reach this milestone.

Inflation coming down but no interest rate cuts yet, SARB says

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Economists are predicting four rate cuts from 2025 to 2026, but these depend on the inflation rate and external factors.

Undecided voters could swing results in historic election, shows research

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A recent study by the Pan-African research and survey group, Afrobarometer, found almost a third of registered voters indicated they were uncertain about who they ...

Durban FilmMart says film contributes billions of rand to the economy

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FilmMart said that the National Film and Video Foundation projected that the film industry would contribute R7,18 billion to the local economy.

Uasa welcomes drop in Consumer Price Index

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“The ‘new normal’ and the aligned cost of living in a challenged economy make for devastating circumstances many can’t overcome. ”

Relevance of ICC arrest warrants questioned

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ICC prosecutor Karim AA Khan on Monday said they have applied for warrants of arrest for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Minister of Defence Yoav Gallant. ...

GEMS medical aid says signing of NHI Bill important for South Africa

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GEMS medical aid said that the signing of the NHI Bill into law by the president was a seminal moment for the nation.

Mapisa-Nqakula, not taxpayers, must foot own legal bill – analysts

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Political parties and analysts have welcomed the decision made by the Department of Defence and Military Veterans to refuse to pay the legal fees of its former minister ...

Law enforcement ready for 2024 national elections

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KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Transport, Community Safety and Liaison, Sipho Hlomuka said they would ensure that all 4 974 IEC voting stations would be closely monitored. ...

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