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Minister welcomes court decision on IDT board appointments

Sunday, April 27, 2025

Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson has welcomed the Pretoria High Court’s dismissal of the interdict application to suspend the appointments of five trustees to the board of the Independent Development Trust (IDT).

Heavy rains destroy homes in Umlazi

Sunday, April 27, 2025

One person has been killed while others have been rushed to hospital following heavy rains that destroyed houses and roads in Umlazi, KwaZulu-Natal.

SARS ready to accommodate 0.5% VAT increase withdrawal

Friday, April 25, 2025

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has assured the public that it will ensure it will make adjustments to accommodate the withdrawal of the 0.5% increase in the Value-Added Tax (VAT).

No rush to switch to Black Cards

Monday, April 28, 2025

Great news for millions of South African grant beneficiaries is that SASSA Gold Cards will remain operational beyond 31 May 2025, ensuring uninterrupted access to social grants.