With the right announcements the markets would react positively, support the government in seeking growth, writes Melanie Verwoerd.
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The finance minister made no announcement of major tax increases, and, despite some speculation, the VAT rate was not hiked.
A man accused of raping and murdering a woman before hiding her body in the maintenance shaft of a government building in Pretoria, was on parole when he allegedly committed the crimes.
Mboweni puts things in perspective: Less than two years before winning the World Cup, the Springboks lost 57-nil to the All Blacks and Miss Universe did not win her first attempt at Miss South Africa.
More than 200 residents of the Bayland informal settlement near Joe Slovo in Port Elizabeth have been blocking the R75 in Uitenhage with burning tyres, stormwater pipes and rocks since Monday. They are demanding electricity, toilets and water.
Joburg Grade 8 pupil Lindokuhle Masuku who was allegedly kidnapped, is reported to have left the school premises by cab.
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A 240 ml can of beer 340ml will cost 8 cents more, sparkling wine 61 cents more and a packet of 20 cigarettes will require an additional 74 cents at the tills.
National Treasury has announced an ambitious plan to cut the public sector wage bill of provincial and national departments by R160.2 billion over three years, a move labour unions have warned will spark protest action.
A truck driver was arrested after the truck he was driving crashed into 17 cars and a wall in Johannesburg. Watch.
Algerian authorities have announced the country's first case of the novel coronavirus, in an Italian citizen who arrived in the country on February 17.
American health authorities have said they ultimately expect the novel coronavirus to spread in the United States and are urging local governments, businesses, and schools to develop plans like cancelling mass gatherings or switching to teleworking
Sikhumbuzo Notshe has been in superb form for the Sharks in the opening four rounds of Super Rugby.
A proposal to cut the state's wage bill by R160.2 billion over three years as Treasury warns of ever-rising debt repayment costs was one of the key announcements in the 2020 Budget.
As its debt burden grows at an alarming rate, government plans to slash its own spending instead of hitting embattled South Africans with more taxes.
Fans of Formula 1 racing in South Africa can finally watch live races with the F1 TV Pro official F1 subscription video-on-demand (SVOD) service.
Finance Minister Tito Mboweni faces an uphill battle to get the country’s finances under control, contain spending and boost growth and employment in a country struggling to achieve any of these objectives.
Huawei thinks its users will be able to sideload Google's popular apps, despite US restrictions. But Google could prevent such apps from working, its new warning suggests.
Baby Khanyisa was rescued in January from a poacher's snare and is currently recovering at the Hoedspruit Elephant Rehabilitation and Development centre.
After all, if the ANC could destroy the economy of a country that quite literally had it all, how difficult should it be for them to take on a smattering of flu-like symptoms? writes Howard Feldman.
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Seals frozen in time in Antarctica took home the gold.
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Here's how he prepared for the Match in Africa.
Michelle Obama helped her with her feelings of not belonging
The day Granddad trampled me under his Chevrolet El Camino.
Coconut is a must-have ingredient in your pantry. After all what's a lamington without coconut?
The star just turned 16.
In cases where ovarian stimulation isn't feasible, a technique called in vitro maturation (IVM), where the egg maturation process is induced in a laboratory, has been shown to work.
Wheels24's Charlen Raymond launches a driving assault on the 522kW Jeep Trackhawk and explains why it's both a laugh and a bit underwhelming.
We have an employment crisis and it doesn't seem to be due to a shortage of qualified candidates.
The popular South African musician - known for her colourful style - gave a talk about the history of the traditional Tsonga skirt at Design Indaba 2020.
"In a case where delivery goes wrong, an obstetrician, who has an unlimited risk insurance cover, is more likely to be sued than a midwife."
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