Cosatu KZN slams fuel price hike as ‘fight against the poor’: Earlier in October, the fuel price hit a record high with petrol increasing by between 99 cents and R1 per litre. ...... Source: WN.com - Southafrica News Umalusi urges communities to support matriculants during exams: Umalusi says measures have been put in place to deal with schools which have previously been … [Read more...] about Cosatu KZN slams fuel price hike as ‘fight against the poor’
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Fuel price hike: ‘Only way to ease burden is job creation & growing economy’
Fuel price hike: ‘Only way to ease burden is job creation & growing economy’: Fuel price hike: ‘Only way to ease burden is job creation & growing economy’: With an unemployment rate of 26.7%, rising fuel prices and GDP shrinking by 2.2% the poorest of the poor will suffer most. ‘Shivambu’s comments about Momoniat border on racism’: EFF chief whip Floyd Shivambu … [Read more...] about Fuel price hike: ‘Only way to ease burden is job creation & growing economy’
Connecting the dots between the hike in South Africa’s VAT and inflation | The Conversation
Connecting the dots between the hike in South Africa's VAT and inflation: ShutterstockSouth Africa is bracing itself for the first increase in Value Added Tax (VAT) in many years. The hike is part of the government’s efforts to contain a budget deficit. VAT is set to increase by one percentage point – effectively a 7.14% increase – from 14% to 15% … [Read more...] about Connecting the dots between the hike in South Africa’s VAT and inflation | The Conversation
Everest Hike to crowdfund R2 Million for Kimberly Burn Ward
Everest Hike to crowdfund R2 Million for Kimberly Burn Ward: The Avela Team takes on Everest! Photo: BackaBuddy It is estimated that 3.2% of the South African population annually sustain serious burn injuries and an astonishing 68% percent of South African children younger than 14 have experienced scalding burns in their short lifetime. The Avela Foundation, founded in 2015, is … [Read more...] about Everest Hike to crowdfund R2 Million for Kimberly Burn Ward
Take a hike, Eskom told by big business
Take a hike, Eskom told by big business: Cape Town - Organised business has slammed Eskom for the steep increase in tariffs, fearing that it would leave businesses unproductive and consumers out of pocket. Eskom has asked for a massive 19.9% electricity hike, which business said is to compensate for the financial woes at the power utility. “It has become clear that wasteful … [Read more...] about Take a hike, Eskom told by big business
