The postponement of the national budget, initially scheduled for Wednesday, 19 February 2025, has triggered widespread political debate and discussions on the country’s economic future. President Cyril Ramaphosa has assured South Africans that the delay is a necessary step to refine the budget, ensuring it protects vulnerable citizens while laying a foundation for economic growth. Ramaphosa was at pains to explain that while there were disagreements, the decision to delay the budget
The Cape Town Art Fair is here. In the spotlight will be more than 120 galleries from the Mother City, South Africa, Africa and around the world. It’s the 12th edition of the Investec Cape Town Art Fair and takes place at the CTICC. Sponsored by the City, it has become a key platform where the African art market connects with the global art scene. Investec Cape Town Art Fair If you are interested, you
A new date has been set down for the presentation of Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s budget speech. The Government of National Unity’s first budget speech was meant to be tabled this afternoon. However, in an unprecedented turn of events, cabinet made the call to postpone it at the eleventh hour, as parties within the GNU could not reach a consensus about its contents. It’s the first time in South Africa’s democratic history that
For the first time in 30 years of democracy, the budget speech has been postponed. Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana was due to deliver the 2025 budget speech in Parliament at 2 pm on Wednesday, but shortly after proceedings started, Speaker Thoko Didiza announced that she had been informed by the leader of government business – Deputy President Paul Mashatile – that parties in the Government of National Unity have not been able to
There’s a new steamy passion and TV drama. If you have 120 hours to invest in it, you should continue to read on. A Brazilian telenovela is on its way to South Africa and it has been dubbed into Afrikaans. The name of the Telenovella is “Plaas van Passie.” Telenovelas have become increasingly popular in the country in the past few years. Cap8 – cena14 – Aline(Bárbara Reis) e Jonata (Paulo Lessa) *** Local
