Chicken is not only South Africa's most widespread meat but also an important source of cheap protein for millions of low-income families including vulnerable children in poor homes. The far-reaching impact of doing away with 15% VAT on these products cannot be over-emphasised. This will ease the burden on consumers while ensuring the availability and affordability of vital … [Read more...] about Willie Aucamp On Scrapping VAT on Chicken
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Blitzbok captain Selvyn Davids Post Olympic Semi-Final Interview
For Blitzbok captain Selvyn Davids, the completion of the journey to a medal was a proud moment: “We had to come such a long way, and needed to qualify through the repechage tournament just to get to Paris, and we were the last team in. … [Read more...] about Blitzbok captain Selvyn Davids Post Olympic Semi-Final Interview
Philip Snyman Interview POST Olympic Semi_Final
Snyman, a member of the 2016 squad that won a medal in the inaugural Rugby Sevens event, achieving a second – this time as coach – said it was more important that the credit should go to the players who made it possible, rather than his own achievement. “We have a great management, and this win was also for those back in South Africa, but the moment belongs to the players – … [Read more...] about Philip Snyman Interview POST Olympic Semi_Final
Philip Snyman Speaks BEFORE the Olympic Semi Final
Snyman, a member of the 2016 squad that won a medal in the inaugural Rugby Sevens event, achieving a second – this time as coach – said it was more important that the credit should go to the players who made it possible, rather than his own achievement. … [Read more...] about Philip Snyman Speaks BEFORE the Olympic Semi Final
Rosko Specman Interview Post Olympic Semi-final
Rosko Specman became the first rugby player to earn two medals at the Olympics, the second meant as much as the first achieved in Rio in 2016. “What a journey it has been for me, to earn two medals eight years apart – that is speicial,” said Specman. … [Read more...] about Rosko Specman Interview Post Olympic Semi-final
James Lorimer on why Mantashe needs to decapitate Petro SA
amaBhungane investigative journalists reported this morning that Petro SA gave a contract worth more than R21 billion to a company which was liquidated because it did not pay the less than a million Rand it owed to a soccer player from a team the company owned. … [Read more...] about James Lorimer on why Mantashe needs to decapitate Petro SA
NMB’s New Caucas Leader
Yussuf Cassim congratulates Rano Keyser. Cllr Kayser is a former member of the NMB Mayoral Committee for Roads and Transport and will now serve a second stint as the DA Caucus Leader. He has been a public representative since 2011 and is a tried and tested leader. Cllr Kayser brings a wealth of institutional experience with him that will assist in steering the Caucus in the … [Read more...] about NMB’s New Caucas Leader
Praise for Blitzboks at Olympics
Springbok Sevens interim head coach Philip Snyman praised his team after their stunning victory over New Zealand in the quarter-finals of the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, a win that will see them contest for a medal when they face France at 15h30 on Saturday in the semi-finals of the tournament. … [Read more...] about Praise for Blitzboks at Olympics
Willie Aucamp on EFF’s Hate and Racism
The DA condemns in the strongest possible terms the abhorrent and inflammatory remarks made by an EFF councillor Obakeng Ramabodu during today's Tshwane Council Sitting. The councillor's statement, expressing a desire to "moer a boer" and his utterance that he "wants the blood of an Afrikaner," is a blatant display of hate speech and racism that has no place in our democratic … [Read more...] about Willie Aucamp on EFF’s Hate and Racism
Babalwa Lobishe Speaks on Relocation of Residents
Deputy Mayor Lobishe said in the interest of transparency and good relations between the Metro and its residents the Metro was committed to keep residents updated about the developments. … [Read more...] about Babalwa Lobishe Speaks on Relocation of Residents
Kelvin Naidoo Freed by SAPS
Nelson Mandela Bay Busines CHamber CEO, Denise van Huysteen on Kelvin Naidoo's rescue from kidnapping by SAPS; "Comment from Denise regarding Kelvin Naidoo's release: "We are immensely relieved that Kelvin Naidoo has been returned home to his family. Our prayers and thoughts continue to be with him and his family, and that the healing may begin." Naidoo (51) – who is deputy … [Read more...] about Kelvin Naidoo Freed by SAPS
Shortage of rehab centres as Eastern Cape substance abuse soars
Marlene Ewers from the The Democratic Alliance (DA) is urgently calling on the Department of Social Development to conduct a full investigation into the extent of substance abuse across each district in the province and to roll out additional rehabilitation centres in districts worst affected. … [Read more...] about Shortage of rehab centres as Eastern Cape substance abuse soars
Signing of Small Enterprise Bill welcomed
DA MPL Henro Kruger says; "Thriving small businesses are key to our long-term economic growth. By encouraging and supporting entrepreneurship and providing business owners with the necessary support to thrive, we can better combat the rampant unemployment and poverty faced by millions of South Africans." … [Read more...] about Signing of Small Enterprise Bill welcomed
Yusuf Cassim Announces DA’s Ward 2 and Ward 9 Candidates
Candidates in the Nelson Mandlea Bay Metro by elections, Sean Tappan (Ward 2) and Bernhard Wolf (Ward 9) are exceptional candidates who have demonstrated their commitment and dedication to their communities. … [Read more...] about Yusuf Cassim Announces DA’s Ward 2 and Ward 9 Candidates
Yusuf Cassim Speaks on Premiers Planned SOPA Extravaganza
Premier Oscar Mabuyane’s plan to host the first State of the Province Address (SOPA) of his seventh term in Ntabankulu is a waste of money and has been preventing the Eastern Cape Legislature from fulfilling its core function of holding his executive to account. … [Read more...] about Yusuf Cassim Speaks on Premiers Planned SOPA Extravaganza
