It is time to strengthen EU’s cooperation with SA: Costa – SABC News

The president of the European Council, Antonio Costa says there’s a need for strengthened multilateralism to respond to common global challenges. Costa was speaking at the EU-South Africa Summit in

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Aviation industry meets in Mpumalanga ahead of G20 Summit – SABC News

As South Africa prepares to host the G20 Summit later this year, aviation authorities are meeting to map out an economic take-off at the Board of Airline Representatives of South

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‘If Eskom can address issues, it will be prepared for winter season’ – SABC News

Energy Expert, Ruse Moleshe says if Eskom can effectively address the issues that have led to recent load shedding, the utility will be well-prepared for the winter season. Her remarks

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Nine foreign nationals arrested at an illegal alcohol plant – SABC News

Gauteng Police have arrested nine foreign nationals at an illegal alcohol plant in Westonaria on Thursday. Provincial Police Commissioner General Tommy Mthombeni has placed the value of the fake alcohol

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Economic justice group welcomes additional VAT zero rated items – SABC News

The Pietermaritzburg Economic Justice and Dignity Group, which advocates for prices of food to be affordable, has welcomed the decision by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana to add more VAT zero-rated

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LIVE: Godongwana faces Parliament committees

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana appears before Parliament’s finance-related committees to clarify details of the budget he presented on Wednesday. This session will provide Members of Parliament (MPs) with the opportunity

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VAT increase needed to improve frontline services: Godongwana – SABC News

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana says increases may not be the ideal measure but it is an attempt to bring much needed improvement in the delivery of frontline services like health

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SAMA says healthcare budget not sufficient – SABC News

The South African Medical Association (SAMA) has called on government to reconsider the proposed budget allocations for the healthcare sector. The association argues that the budget is inadequate and will

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SAMATU applauds additional health spend – SABC News

Unions have welcomed the proposed budget allocation for the Department of Health. During his Budget Speech on Wednesday, Finance Miniter Enoch Godongwana said health spending will increase from R277 billion

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