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HEALA condemns VAT hike, calls for higher sugar tax to protect public health

13 March 2025 | 11:20 CAT 2-minute read The Healthy Living Alliance (HEALA) has strongly criticised Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s decision to increase Value-Added Tax (VAT) instead of raising the Health Promotion Levy (HPL) on sugar-sweetened beverages. HEALA...

The Debrief Report

Sameera Casmod | sameerac@radioislam.co.za 12 March 2025 | 13:44 CAT 2-minute read In brief: Despite Syria's newfound freedom, there has been an escalation in deadly violence, particularly in coastal areas like Latakia. Pro-Assad gunmen have clashed with security...

Concerns Mount Over Proposed VAT Hike and Social Spending Cuts

Neelam Rahim | neelam@radioislam.co.za 3-minute read 11 March 2025 | 17:30 CAT With the South African budget announcement looming, experts warn that proposed increases to Value-Added Tax (VAT) could disproportionately impact low-income households and worsen...

Health Sector in Crisis: Experts Criticize Government’s Piecemeal Approach

Neelam Rahim | neelam@radioislam.co.za 3-minute read 11 March 2025 | 12:27 CAT A critical debate has emerged over the government's reluctance to implement comprehensive healthcare reforms, following its decision to cherry-pick minor recommendations from the...
South Africa’s economy avoids recession

South Africa’s economy avoids recession

Sameera Casmod | sameerac@radioislam.co.za 06 March 2024 | 12:15 p.m. SAST 1 minute read A recent StatsSA statement shows an increase of 0,1% in South Africa’s economic growth from the third to the fourth quarter of 2023. This slight uptick, in line with expectations,...

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Tough balancing act: 2024/2025 Budget

Tough balancing act: 2024/2025 Budget

Neelam Rahim | neelam@radioislam.co.za 2-minute read 05 March 2024 | 13:20 CAT Gauteng MEC of Finance, Jacob Mamabolo, will deliver his budget speech for the 2024/2025 financial year today. Mamabolo was tough as the province needed help with water and electricity...

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The Africa Report

The Africa Report

Sameera Casmod | sameerac@radioislam.co.za 05 March 2024 | 12:58 p.m. SAST 2 minute read Zambia has recently declared a national emergency due to severe drought conditions, resulting in significant water shortages in the region. The situation has prompted immediate...

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