President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed concern over what the new tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump will mean for South Africa. The country is expected to pay a 30% fee on exports to the US from 9 April 2025. Presidency spokesperson Vincent Magwenya said these tariffs indicate the urgency for a new trade agreement with the US. “Whilst South Africa remains committed to a mutually beneficial trade relationship with the
The topic of road safety has been thrust into the spotlight, as the number of road fatalities continues to climb. This also comes as South Africans inch closer to the Easter holiday period which is synonymous with increased traffic volumes on the nation’s roads. In one of the latest incidents, two people died on the N2 highway near Knysna during the early hours of Thursday morning. The Western Cape Mobility Department confirmed
As the Easter holiday approaches, the Western Cape Government is offering motorists free 10-point vehicle safety inspections to help ensure safer roads during the busy travel period. The initiative aims to encourage drivers, particularly those planning long journeys, to assess the roadworthiness of their vehicles before heading off. The free checks will be conducted by qualified examiners and cover essential vehicle components such as tyres, brakes, lights, suspension, CV joints, electrical systems, exhaust
All US trade partners will be subject to sweeping new import tariffs from 5 April. A 10% baseline tariff will take effect on that day, affecting all countries, including the United Kingdom, the United Arab Emirates and Brazil. Then, from 9 April, a reciprocal tariff will be imposed on about 60 countries – described as the “worst offenders”. China will, from then on, have to pay 34% tax on imports to
National Assembly passes the 2025 budget
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The crucial fiscal framework of the 2025 Budget has officially been adopted by Parliament following a vote by Members of Parliament (MPs) today. The framework received support from 194 MPs, including those from the ANC, IFP, PA, GOOD, Rise Mzansi, UDM, PAC, Al Jama-ah, and BOSA. However, 182 MPs opposed it, including members of the DA, Freedom Front Plus, EFF, MK Party, and ATM. Opponents argued that the fiscal framework report, adopted
