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Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana faced criticism as the VAT increase was abruptly scrapped at midnight, highlighting political discord and governance issues in South Africa. The minister was portrayed as inflexible, relenting only under public and court pressure.
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Former president Jacob Zuma claims he is being framed in the arms deal case by ANC cadres accusing him of being a spy. Zuma denies the allegations, stating he was not involved in the arms deal talks during his time as an economic development MEC. The case was adjourned in Pietermaritzburg high court, coinciding with an inquest into the death of ANC president-general Albert Luthuli.
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eThekwini Municipality provides updates on Durban beaches and pools ahead of public holidays. Two beaches, Laguna Beach and Westbrook, are closed due to poor water quality. 21 beaches are open for swimming, while 40 public pools are available for use. The status of beaches and pools will be updated as needed.
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US government funding for HIV and TB projects in South Africa will end by September 30, creating a R2.82-billion gap for the Health Department. Without replacement funds, the HIV program may not be sustained, leading to a potential increase of 150,000 to 295,000 new HIV infections over the next four years.
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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa plans to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump to discuss relations between the two countries and the peace process in Ukraine, aiming to end the Russia-Ukraine war to prevent further deaths. They agreed to address various matters regarding U.S.-South Africa relations in the upcoming meeting.
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Tanzania bans agricultural imports from Malawi and South Africa in response to trade disputes. Kasumulu border crossing quieter than usual. Tanzania cites restrictions on its exports as reason for ban. South Africa has long prohibited Tanzanian bananas. Malawi recently blocked imports from Tanzania. Tanzania’s Agriculture Minister cites protecting business interests as reason for ban.
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Cape Town proposes 7.96% property rate increase for 2025/2026 budget to fund infrastructure and services. New charges based on property value could lead to 20%-30% hikes for some. Concerns raised by councillors over impact on residents, especially middle and higher income groups.
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Nine individuals, including two Border Management Authority officials, were arrested for corruption at Beitbridge Border Post in Limpopo. The arrests were made during an operation by the Limpopo Provincial Anti-Corruption Unit, targeting illegal facilitation of undocumented immigrants into South Africa. Two officials were caught accepting a bribe to allow a taxi with 18 passengers.
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MTN Group reported a cybersecurity breach leading to unauthorized access to customer data in certain markets. Critical infrastructure remains secure, with no compromise to core platforms or services. An unknown third party claimed access to system data, but no direct compromise to customer accounts. MTN has informed law enforcement in South Africa and other affected markets.
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CareerJunction’s Employment Insights Report reveals the highest-paying jobs in South Africa, including C-level executives, senior actuaries, engineering managers, and financial managers. Factors influencing salaries include supply and demand for specific skills, experience, education level, industry, and location. Data is sourced from The Stepstone Group’s platforms with input from top recruiters in the country.
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