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US Halts USAID HIV Funding for South Africa

The Trump administration has ordered the immediate termination of USAID funding for HIV programs in South Africa, impacting several organizations supported through the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief . This decision, reported by News24, could result in setbacks in the fight against HIV and tuberculosis. Since its launch in 2003, PEPFAR has provided South Africa with approximately R145 billion, including R8.1 billion for the current US financial year.

28 February, 2025

Business / Economics

Minister in the Presidency in S.A says G20 presidency is progressing well

Minister in the Presidency of South Africa, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, says its G20 presidency is progressing well following the successful Foreign ministers' meeting in Johannesburg last week and the ongoing Finance ministers and central bank governors' meeting in Cape Town. According to Ntshavheni, the cabinet highlighted that the G20 remains essential for international economic cooperation and for advancing South Africa’s goals of solidarity, equality, and sustainability:

28 February, 2025

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South Africa Deploys Emergency Housing Support for KZN Flood Victims

KwaZulu-Natal flood victims with emergency housing. The affected areas include Lamontville, Umlazi, and parts of the uGu and King Cetshwayo districts. The team will register affected households, and determine the best interventions, including rebuilding, relocation, or providing building materials. Ministry spokesperson Tsekiso Machike says they are working with provincial authorities to ensure families receive adequate shelter:

27 February, 2025

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In South Africa, SARS Commissioner urges Strengthening Tax Collection, Not Hikes

South African Revenue Service Commissioner, says raising tax revenue should start with strengthening collection capacity, and not hiking taxes. Edward Kieswetter addressed a panel discussion at a G20 Finance Trackside event in Cape Town on Wednesday. Last week, Godongwana was unable to table the national budget, over disagreements within the government of national unity on a proposed two-percent value-added tax hike.

27 February, 2025

South Africa

SA Finance Minister Urges Global Action on Tax Reforms

S.A Finance minister says much more work still needs to be done to ensure all countries implement international tax reforms. Enoch Godongwana was speaking on the sidelines of the G20 Finance Ministers’ and Central Bank Governors’ meeting in Cape Town on Wednesday.

27 February, 2025

South Africa

In S.A, ANC announces reconfigured leadership for Gauteng

In S.A, the ANC has announced a reconfigured leadership for Gauteng. The move is aimed at strengthening party structures and preparing for next year’s local government elections. The new provincial task team includes provincial convenor Amos Masondo, co-convenor Panyaza Lesufi, Ntombi Mekgwe, Hope Papo, Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko and Tasneem Motara. ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula told the media the new team has been tasked with tackling corruption, economic transformation, and community engagement: […]

27 February, 2025

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In South Africa, BOSA to Protest Ahead of Winde’s State of the Province Address

Build One South Africa says it will protest alongside several political and community organisations today, ahead of Western Cape premier, Alan Winde’s state of the province address in Beaufort West. The protest is an ardent call for an immediate end to the cutting of teacher posts and for greater budget allocation toward hiring educators in the province. BOSA’s spokesperson, Roger Solomons, says the cutting of around two-thousand teaching posts is […]

26 February, 2025

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Cosatu Applauds SA’s Progress on FATF Grey List Removal

In South Africa, Cosatu has commended the government’s progress towards removing the country from the Financial Action Task Force grey list. South Africa was grey listed in February 2023, for not complying with international standards that relate to money laundering and addressing illicit financial flows. National Treasury has addressed 20 out of the 22 action items outlined in its action plan. Cosatu’s spokesperson, Matthew Parks, says the government must ensure […]

26 February, 2025

Business / Economics

S.A Reserve Bank Governor Warns of Inflation Risks

South African Reserve Bank Governor, Lesetja Kganyago, has warned that global trade tensions and a potential value-added tax hike could derail two years of slowing inflation. Last week the national budget speech was postponed, after a last-minute disagreement within the government of national unity, about a proposal to hike value-added tax by two-percent. Speaking to CNBC Africa on the sidelines of a meeting of G20 finance officials in Cape Town, […]

26 February, 2025