President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced changes to his National Executive, which sees the removal of the DA’s Dr Dion George as the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and Environment. He will be replaced by the DA’s national spokesperson, Willie Aucamp, who will be the Minister. It comes after several days of speculation on the matter, and after DA Leader John Steenhuisen requested the change. Steenhuisen reportedly offered the role of Deputy Minister for
Key highlights from MTBPS 2025
Category: News
The Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana today tabled the 2025 Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS), outlining a package of reforms aimed at anchoring inflation, restoring fiscal stability, and driving inclusive economic growth. The statement marks a decisive shift toward price stability, infrastructure expansion, and structural reform under the theme “Choosing Growth, Stability and Reform.” Real GDP growth is forecast at 1.2 % for 2025, more than double the growth in 2024. Real
South Africa has adopted a new inflation target of 3%, with a 1 percentage point tolerance band, replacing the previous range of 3% to 6%. Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana announced the decision on Wednesday, during the delivery of the Medium Term Budget Policy Statement, following agreement with the Governor of the South African Reserve Bank (SARB), Lesetja Kganyago and consultations with the President and Cabinet. The new framework, which will be
The Western Cape Anti-Gang Unit is working round the clock to tackle gang violence and keep communities safe. A 36-year-old man is due to appear in the Wynberg Magistrate’s Court after being arrested in Retreat on Tuesday for illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition. Police spokesperson Ndakhe Gwala says intelligence led members to an address in Xak’abantu, Vrygrond, where they arrested a 23-year-old man and seized 25 rounds of 9mm ammunition.
Twenty-three leading civil society and media organisations have written to Chief Justice Mandisa Maya to express “grave concern” over a recent gag order imposed on public interest journalism NPO Open Secrets. Open Secrets is prohibited from sharing the court order or discussing any details such as the date it was granted, the judge who granted it, or the court which issued the order. On Monday, 10 November, Open Secrets wrote on its
