Likely VAT increase must be handled creatively, says South African Institute of Professional Accountants (SAIPA): Likely VAT increase must be handled creatively, says South African Institute of Professional Accountants (SAIPA) There is more than a 75% chance that the Minister of Finance will raise the value-added tax (VAT) rate in this year’s budget, says Sibusiso Thungo, Tax … [Read more...] about Likely VAT increase must be handled creatively, says South African Institute of Professional Accountants (SAIPA)
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South African soldiers to be deployed for parliament’s opening. Why this bodes ill | The Conversation
South African soldiers to be deployed for parliament's opening. Why this bodes ill: ReutersSouth Africa’s President Jacob Zuma has drawn sharp criticism for his decision to have a military presence to help police “maintain law and order” during the opening of parliament. Opposition parties have protested against what they are calling “the … [Read more...] about South African soldiers to be deployed for parliament’s opening. Why this bodes ill | The Conversation
Central Africa – Young Central African diplomats attend course at Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna of Pisa until 20 February
Central Africa - Young Central African diplomats attend course at Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna of Pisa until 20 February: The international educational activity of the Sant'Anna School of Advanced Studies of Pisa is continuing in sub-Saharan Africa and contributing to the peaceful reconstruction of the Republic of Central Africa (RCA) by launching two training courses … [Read more...] about Central Africa – Young Central African diplomats attend course at Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna of Pisa until 20 February
The Admission of the Kingdom of Morocco to the African Union (Statement by Foreign Press Secretary Norio Maruyama)
The Admission of the Kingdom of Morocco to the African Union (Statement by Foreign Press Secretary Norio Maruyama): The Government of Japan welcomes the decision by the African Union (AU) Summit held on January 30 (local time) on the admission of Morocco to the AU at the 28th AU Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Morocco is an important partner for the stability and prosperity … [Read more...] about The Admission of the Kingdom of Morocco to the African Union (Statement by Foreign Press Secretary Norio Maruyama)
Former South African rugby captain Joost van der Westhuizen dies, aged 45
Former South African rugby captain Joost van der Westhuizen dies, aged 45: London: Rugby World Cup winner Joost van der Westhuizen has died after a long battle with motor neurone disease at the age of 45. The former South Africa halfback was diagnosed with the condition in 2011 and was admitted to a Johannesburg hospital on Saturday morning. Van der Westhuizen became one of … [Read more...] about Former South African rugby captain Joost van der Westhuizen dies, aged 45
