1 September 2024 Confirmed implementation date of the Two-pot …
Sep 1, 2024 · The Draft Revenue Laws Second Amendment Bill (Second Amendment Bill) confirms 1 September 2024 as the implementation of the Two-pot system. This is among other significant changes to the Revenue Laws Amendment Bill (the RLAB) which are set to become effective on the same date. On 21 February 2024, the National Treasury released the Second Amendment Bill to make technical corrections to the RLAB.
Ramaphosa reflects on government progress, notes slow pace of …
Dec 9, 2024 · President Cyril Ramaphosa pointed out on Monday that strengthening local government is the Government of National Unity’s (GNU’s) key priority, noting disruptions in the supply of electricity and clean water in many districts. Ramaphosa wrote in his weekly letter to nation that many local councils are plagued by “poor governance, limited capacity and severe financial constraints”, all ...
South Africa’s G20 Presidency in 2025: A Pivotal Moment for the …
Nov 18, 2024 · Poverty, unemployment and inequality will top South Africa's G20 presidency agenda. The Group of Twenty (G20) is an intergovernmental economic forum comprising 19 countries and two regional unions – the EU and AU. It represent 85% of the global economy, 75% of world trade and 67% of the global population.
South Africa’s cagey central bank to cut rates sparingly in 2025
Nov 22, 2024 · South African Reserve Bank (SARB) Governor Lesetja Kganyago’s repeated emphasis of uncertainty is expected to translate, at most, into only a handful of additional interest-rate cuts next year. The central bank, which lowered its policy benchmark by 25 basis points Thursday to 7.75%, said its model showed rates easing further, stabilising a bit above 7%, but emphasised that the projection ...
High Court says State can’t order new coal plants
Dec 4, 2024 · South Africa’s High Court upheld a legal challenge to the government’s plan to procure 1 500 megawatts of new coal-fired power, ruling that it was unlawful because of the potential impact on public health. Plans for more electricity from the dirtiest fossil fuel in South Africa, which has the most carbon-intensive economy among the Group of 20 nations, violate the constitutional right to ...
Who owns the traditional ‘family home’ in South Africa? Court sets …
Dec 13, 2024 · A recent ruling by the Johannesburg high court in South Africa has put the definition and control of the “family house” under African customary law under the spotlight. The ruling touches on sensitive issues of cultural heritage, statutory laws of property, and South Africa’s history of racial discrimination. It highlights the tension between customary norms, which underlie the idea of a ...
The Legislative Evolution of Gender-Based Violence Protection in …
Jun 3, 2024 · Gender-based violence (GBV), and domestic violence in particular, represent a severe societal issue in contemporary South Africa. To combat this pervasive issue, the South African government has recently taken significant legislative steps to enhance the legal framework governing GBV. This effort culminated in the enactment of the Domestic Violence Amendment Act 14 of 2021 ("the New Act ...
Home Affairs publishes final White Paper on Citizenship, …
Apr 17, 2024 · Minister of Home Affairs Dr Aaron Motsoaledi announced on Wednesday the publication of the final White Paper On Citizenship, Immigration and Refugee Protection: Towards a Complete Overhaul of the Migration System in South Africa.. Motsoaledi was briefing the media on the publication and explained that the final White Paper was a product of robust engagements.
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Solidarity Movement declares BELA Bill settlement with govt
Nov 28, 2024 · The Solidarity Movement announced on Thursday that it has reached a settlement with government over the Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA) Bill dispute, noting that the controversial sections in the bill will no longer be implemented on December 13. In September, President Cyril Ramaphosa signed the BELA Bill into law, despite a significant degree of public rejection and concern over its ...