News you should know tonight: Top 5 stories you may have missed on May 20, 2025
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It’s Tuesday, May 20, 2025 and it’s time for a wrap of the biggest headlines making waves in South Africa and beyond. Don’t forget to join the IOL WhatsApp Channel to stay in tune, informed and in the know.
Calls mount for progressive budget as Godongwana prepares for budget speech
As Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana prepares to deliver the national budget on Wednesday, there is growing pressure for a fiscal plan that prioritises economic growth, job creation, and strengthening of social support systems. To read on, click here.
Cape Town mayor urges protection of municipal funding amid budget cuts backlash
Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has urged Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana to protect municipalities from further budget cuts during his upcoming National Budget speech. To read on, click here.
Former Global Strike Security employees released on R30,000 bail following R6.3 million fraud allegations
Three Global Strike Security Company employees arrested for allegedly defrauding Anglo American Platinum of R6.3 million have been granted bail of R30,000 each. To read on, click here.
Severe weather warning: Localised flooding hits Cape Town
Parts of Cape Town experienced localised flooding on Tuesday morning as heavy downpours swept across the Western Cape, prompting the City’s Disaster Risk Management teams into action. To read on, click here.
Johann Rupert pulls the strings in Ramaphosa-Trump White House meeting
In a significant development on the diplomatic front, Johann Rupert, South Africa’s wealthiest man, is reportedly in Washington, DC, potentially accompanying President Cyril Ramaphosa for a pivotal meeting with US President Donald Trump. To read on, click here.
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