[ad_1] The Fair Trade Independent Tobacco Association (FITA) has distanced itself from Tax Justice South Africa (SA) and criticized its investigation, which revealed that stores across the country were selling cigarettes that evade due taxes. Tax Justice SA conducted an undercover investigation into the illicit cigarette trade in the country …
Read More »Crackdown on alcohol: thousands of liters of ‘cheap wine’ seized from bust in Cape Town
[ad_1] Some of the wine confiscated. Western Cape Police seized thousands of gallons of wine, cash and a truck during an alcohol bust. In addition, nine people were arrested. Police had been guarding a farm in Paarl and a premises near Cape Town International Airport before moving. Western Cape police …
Read More »South Africa’s wealth tax could raise 160 billion rand, study finds
[ad_1] An annual wealth tax on the net worth of South Africa’s richest people could raise up to R160 billion ($ 10.7 billion) and reduce inequality in a nation where the richest 1% of the population owns 55 % of personal wealth, a study showed. . The study, conducted by …
Read More »Mediclinic explains his association with Wouter ‘doctor death’ Basson
[ad_1] The private hospital group has come under fire after it emerged that Basson, also known as a “doctor of death,” is still practicing at its facilities. FILE: Wouter Basson. Image: mediclinic.co.za JOHANNESBURG – Mediclinic said it views the allegations against the tainted cardiologist Dr. Wouter Basson, and the questions …
Read More »Nelson Mandela Foundation shaken by accusations of credit card misuse and abuse: report
[ad_1] Nelson Mandela statue at the Union Buildings in Pretoria. The Nelson Mandela Foundation is plagued with a series of accusations against top management. These include alleged abuses of power, misuse of company-issued credit cards, and improper acquisitions. The foundation’s president, Professor Njabulo Ndebele, said the allegations were being investigated. …
Read More »Tropical Storm Eloise gains momentum and will wreak havoc in parts of South Africa with extreme rains
[ad_1] Eloise’s forecast track issued by the Regional Specialized Meteorological Center (RSMC) of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) La Reunion (MeteoFrance). Image courtesy of RSMC: La Reunion The South African Meteorological Service (Saws) has updated its information on Tropical Storm Eloise, reporting that it is gathering steam and is poised …
Read More »Zimbabwean Foreign Minister SB Moyo dies
[ad_1] Sibusiso Moyo looks on during a press conference after a meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. (Photo by Alexander ShcherbakTASS via Getty Image Zimbabwe’s Foreign and Trade Minister Sibusiso (SB) Moyo has reportedly died due to complications from Covid-19. The Zimbabwe Herald reported this morning that the Acting …
Read More »Meghan’s letter ‘marked the end of our relationship,’ says Thomas Markle as court case continues
[ad_1] Meghan Markle Photo: Kristy Wigglesworth – Pool / Getty Images Meghan Markle’s case against Associated Newspapers was resumed and Thomas Markle’s court hearing claimed that the letter in question marked the end of their relationship. The Duchess of Sussex is suing Associated Newspapers Ltd for publishing a private letter …
Read More »By leaving office, Trump pardons former strategist Bannon, rappers Lil Wayne and Kodak Black
[ad_1] By Reuters 1 hour ago Share this article: SharecheepShareShareShareE-mailShare By Steve Holland Washington – US President Donald Trump has granted clemency to former White House aide Steve Bannon as part of a wave of clemency and commutations he will issue during his final hours in office, a senior administration …
Read More »Mabuza Vaccine Role Shows Ramaphosa Putting Partnerships Before SA Lives
[ad_1] The prosecutor said the decision, which was not announced through normal government channels, showed that President Cyril Ramaphosa was putting his political alliances first over saving lives in the country. FILE: Vice President David Mabuza. Image: @ DDMabuza / Twitter JOHANNESBURG – The Democratic Alliance (DA) has reacted in …
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