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R8.8bn more earmarked for public employment programmes

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Chaos ensued on Wednesday when the 2025/26 budget was suddenly not tabled, sending the rand into a tailspin and triggering turmoil in the Government of National Unity. “Cabinet, therefore, decided not to come and do a presentation of the budget”, said Speaker Thoko Didiza, stating a return on Wednesday, 12 March. Treasury has since lifted the embargo on the details that would have been presented. Here’s what would have been allocated to public employment programmes.

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Free SA Welcomes Budget Postponement, Warns Against VAT Hike

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Noluthando Hlopoyi – Free SA Spokesperson PRESS RELEASEFor Immediate Release19 February 2025 Free SA welcomes the decision to postpone the national budget speech amid fierce opposition to a proposed VAT hike. This moment marks a critical shift in South African politics—proof that Parliament is no longer a rubber stamp for bad policies and that reckless

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US-South Africa Tensions: Economic Reform is the Only Viable Path, says Free SA

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Press Release by Free SAImmediate Release11 February 2025 As South Africa once again finds itself entangled in the fallout of global political disputes—this time amid tensions involving US President Donald Trump, the ANC-led government, and lobby groups, the Foundation for Rights of Expression and Equality (Free SA) is urging the Government of National Unity (GNU)

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MANZI Water Expands: New Nelspruit Outlet and Innovative Refill Station Launch

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Press ReleaseImmediate Release10 February 2025 MANZI Water is pleased to announce two major developments in its mission to provide safe, clean, and affordable drinking water to communities across South Africa. Having launched in 2023, MANZI Water has over 100 outlets across South Africa. New OutletHusband and wife duo, Andrea and Kevin van der Linde will

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ISFAP Invests Over R220 Million in Comprehensive Student Support Since 2017

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The Ikusasa Student Financial Aid Programme Foundation NPC (ISFAP) has proudly invested over R220 million since 2017 to provide crucial wrap-around support to students receiving bursaries from the organisation. This substantial investment reflects ISFAP’s unwavering dedication to ensuring that students are equipped with the tools they need to succeed academically and personally as they work toward their qualifications.

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Evidence of financial mismanagement comes to light in legal tussle involving leading prepared water business

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“We hope that the evidence we’ve uncovered will lead to accountability and justice in the end.” Alfred Challis, CEO of MANZI Water News ReleaseImmediate Release27 January 2025 Developments in a legal battle currently unfolding in the prepared water business have taken a new, and shocking turn. An article run by Business Report late last year,

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‘State Capture 2.0’: Free SA urges South Africans to oppose the State Enterprises Bill

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Press Release by Free SAImmediate Release27 January 2025 Free SA is urging members of the public to speak out against the proposed National State Enterprises Bill (B1—2024), which has been deemed a dangerous step toward even more unchecked state control over South Africa’s economy. The organisation is encouraging the public to engage in the public

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