Thousands gather for historic funeral of Pope Francis St. Peter’s Square is filled with more than 200,000 mourners today as the world bids farewell to Pope Francis. Known as “The People’s Pope,” the late pontiff is remembered for his humility, compassion, and tireless advocacy for the poor and marginalized. The
From doubt to dominance, Jose Riveiro’s glorious Orlando Pirates era When Jose Riveiro was unveiled as Orlando Pirates head coach in 2022, his appointment was met with widespread skepticism. An unfamiliar name in South African football, the Spaniard faced a barrage of criticism labeled as a plumber, inexperienced, unproven, and
A 41-year-old Mozambican national, Nelson Sambo, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for his involvement in rhino poaching activities at Kruger National Park. The court heard that on December 2, 2020, Sambo and an accomplice named Gabriel illegally entered the park through the Stolznek section. Field rangers
A 33-year-old customs clearing agent from Durban has been sentenced to eight years in prison for defrauding both the South African Revenue Service (SARS) and his clients of millions of rand. George Vorster pleaded guilty to 17 counts of fraud committed between February and April 2018. Acting through his
South Africa’s Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has withdrawn a proposed 0.5% increase in value-added tax (VAT), ending a fierce budget dispute that threatened the stability of the country’s coalition government. However, political tensions remain unresolved between the African National Congress (ANC) and its main coalition partner, the Democratic Alliance (DA).
Johannesburg, 24 April 2025 – Hot 102.7FM has taken the number one spot as South Africa’s fastest-growing media company and secured a coveted place among the top five fastest-growing companies in the country. That’s according to the South Africa’s Growth Champions 2025 report by News24 and global research firm Statista
Steenhuisen seeks to strengthen Agricultural ties with Ukraine during Zelensky’s South Africa visit Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen is looking to capitalize on the ongoing visit of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to South Africa, which began today, April 24, 2025. The visit, hosted by President Cyril Ramaphosa, provides a crucial opportunity
Government scraps VAT hike following legal challenge and settlement talks In a bid to defuse a high-stakes legal battle, lawyers representing Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana allegedly approached the Democratic Alliance’s (DA) legal team, proposing an out-of-court settlement to resolve the DA’s challenge against the controversial 0.5% Value-Added Tax (VAT) increase
EFF’s Sinawo Thambo calls for Finance Minister Godongwana’s resignation Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) spokesperson Sinawo Thambo has called for the immediate resignation of Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana, accusing him of throwing South Africa’s fiscal policy into disarray following the collapse of key budget proposals. Thambo’s comments follow the withdrawal of
Who won VAT hike battle? SA government has officially backed down on a proposed 0.5% VAT increase on April 24, 2025, marking a dramatic policy reversal that has sparked a political tug-of-war over who gets the credit. Initially introduced by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana as part of his 2025 fiscal
