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Those trying their luck with online gambling may soon have to pay tax on their winnings. There is a proposal for a tax of 20% on gross gambling revenue generated by online gambling. National Treasury published a draft national online gambling tax discussion paper for public comment in November 2025. The department says, “This tax would be in addition to …

Social grant recipients will receive an increase aligned with the rate of inflation. Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana says, “For 2026/27, social grants are allocated R292.8 billion, enabling the increases”. National Treasury says social grants constitute the largest share of spending on social development. The old age grant, disability grant and care dependency grant will increase by R80 to R2 400. …

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana says the local economy is gaining traction, reflecting early momentum gained from the ongoing economic reforms. Godongwana presented a R2.7 trillion budget in a more positive backdrop, despite the global uncertainty that is still lurking. He says growth is gaining momentum, supported by continued structural reforms, improving confidence, lower interest rates and higher investment. The local …

By Kayiira Jackson  The stage is set for an exciting battle of Uganda’s top school teams after the draws for the 7th edition of the Elite Schools Championship were conducted on Wednesday at the USSSA head offices at GNS Plaza in Kampala. The draws for seven disciplines were presided over by the Head of Technical, Ayub Khalifa Kiyingi, in the …

After two years with no inflationary relief, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has adjusted the personal income tax bracket and rebates to compensate individuals for the effect of inflation. Godongwana says these additional tax measures are to ease the financial burden on households and businesses. Tabling the Budget Speech in Cape Town on Wednesday, Godongwana conveyed to Parliament that the national …

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana tables the national Budget in Parliament in Cape Town on Wednesday. LIVESTREAM:  www.sabcnews.com, https://www.sabcnews.com/sabcnews/live-finance-minister-delivers-2026-budget-speech/

Some parliamentary political parties do not expect Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana to make any changes to taxes when he delivers his budget speech on Wednesday afternoon. They are also calling for a budget that will reset the socio-economic challenges facing South Africans. Action SA says it does not expect any tax increases in Wednesday afternoon’s National Budget Speech. Finance Minister …

The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry has remained mum on the possible appearance of entertainment blogger Musa Khawula before the Inquiry. On Tuesday evening, Khawula shared communication on the social media platform X from a senior investigator who is believed to work for the Commission. hi babies! @MbalulaFikile and ze nxumalo, what are ya’ll gonna do after all the lies and …

Western Cape Police are investigating a double murder after two men were shot at the Witsand taxi rank in Atlantis. Police Spokesperson FC van Wyk says one of the victims died on the scene and the other at a nearby hospital. He says the Taxi Violence Investigation Unit is probing the matter. Van Wyk says, “According to reports, SAPS members …

The Garden Route District Municipality has confirmed that four farms have now tested positive for foot-and-mouth disease (FMD). Municipality Spokesperson Herman Pieters says all the farms are located in the Mosel Bay area. Two weeks ago, the index farm was identified in Hartenbos. State veterinarian Dr. Leana Janse van Rensburg says vaccination efforts are ongoing. A quarantine zone has been established …