South African Tribune

Cape Town: The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has expressed support for the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) presented in Parliament by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana. The MTBPS has revised the February 2024 Budget net tax revenue forecast from R1.863 trillion to R1.8408 trillion. According to South African Government News…

Polokwane: President Cyril Ramaphosa is on Friday expected to lead a meeting with the Limpopo Provincial Executive. President Ramaphosa will meet with the Premier, Dr. Phophi Ramathuba, and the Provincial Government Executive at the Council Chamber in Polokwane. The President, who is set to deliver an opening address at the…

Pretoria: President Cyril Ramaphosa has extended his warm wishes to the Hindu community in South Africa, celebrating Diwali/Deepavali 2024, emphasizing the importance of the festival in fostering unity and social progress. According to South African Government News Agency, in his statement released on Thursday, President Ramaphosa highlighted the significance of…

Pretoria: Fourteen people have appeared in court on allegations of fraud and money laundering, the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (the Hawks) said on Wednesday. The accused, including two former Nedbank employees, were arrested in Pretoria, Johannesburg, and Ekurhuleni by the Gauteng Serious Commercial Crime Investigation unit. According to South…

Addis Ababa: South Africa has welcomed the convening and outcomes of the 6th Conference of States Parties (CSP) to the African Nuclear-Weapons-Free Zone Treaty, also known as the Pelindaba Treaty. The meeting was held from 24 to 25 October 2024 at the headquarters of the African Union (AU) in Addis…

Cape Town: While there might be a difference of opinion on how to address the myriad of challenges facing South Africa, the Government of National Unity (GNU) agrees on the strategic task of fiscal consolidation. Addressing the RMB-Sunday Times post-Medium Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) dialogue, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana…

Bloemfontein: The Department of Trade Industry and Competition (dtic), in collaboration with the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) and the University of Free State, Bloemfontein Campus, is set to launch the Khoebo Innovation Promotion Programme (KIPP) on Monday. This initiative aims to stimulate innovation among early-stage Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs) within…

Pretoria: The Government of National Unity (GNU) clearing house mechanism has established a dedicated task team to tackle issues raised by various stakeholders concerning the Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA) Act. This decision follows a meeting held on Wednesday, where leaders discussed apprehensions about the Act, particularly focusing on two…

Cape Town: The South African government is actively seeking to attract foreign investment to foster inclusive growth and address structural challenges faced by marginalized communities. This initiative aims to boost the economy and tackle the high cost of living affecting many citizens. According to South African Government News Agency, Deputy…