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The taxman is eating your maize meal money

Low-income families in South Africa pay R350 in VAT on their monthly food basket — more than the cost of a 30kg bag of maize meal.
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A new Bill before Parliament could send employers to jail for hiring undocumented foreign nationals, targeting construction, agriculture, hospitality and the gig economy.
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Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie is under pressure to explain why artists, influencers and media personalities are being taken to the FIFA World Cup.
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King Misuzulu mourns death of Zambia’s Ngoni king

King Misuzulu kaZwelithini has paid tribute to King Mphezeni IV of Zambia, a leader who helped reconnect the Ngoni and Zulu nations.

Ramaphosa faces Parliament as Phala Phala heat rises

President Cyril Ramaphosa returns to Parliament to table the Presidency budget as his Phala Phala impeachment inquiry gathers speed.

Secret police witness to expose cocaine theft scandal

A police intelligence officer will testify behind closed doors at the Madlanga Commission about a stolen cocaine shipment linked to organised crime investigations.

Fraud accused may hold key to whistleblower murder

An Emfuleni municipal employee accused of fraud has been denied bail as police investigate links to the murder of a whistleblower who exposed a R16-million corruption scheme.

KZN news bites: Cogta MEC gives former Zulu royal chancellor new hostel role

Celani Sikhakhane brings you KwaZulu-Natal's latest news.

Petrol is going up and here is what it means for your tank

Drivers will pay one rand forty three cents more for petrol from Wednesday meaning a full tank costs fifty seven rands more this coming month.

Tsakane residents roll up their sleeves to take their township back

Tsakane volunteers have been cleaning their streets with their own tools since 2009 with no help. Now they have the municipality working alongside them.

Buthelezi sitting on Zondi’s recognition certificate as royal power fight drags on

Months after the King appointed him chief of the Zondi clan, Inkosi Malusi Zondi still has no official certificate and without it, the law does not recognise his title.

Mthatha families pay more for food than Cape Town and here is why

A basic monthly food basket costs R5,829 in Mthatha but R5,222 in Cape Town. Researchers say poorer areas pay more because supply chain costs fall hardest on consumers.

Shinga races to court to block her own party president from taking her seat

Fired NFP MEC Mbali Shinga is seeking an urgent court interdict to stop the KZN Legislature Speaker from swearing in NFP president Ivan Barnes as her replacement.

KZN news bites: IFP backs eThekwini despite DA outcry 

Celani Sikhakhane brings you KwaZulu-Natal’s latest news.

Witness D killer remains behind bars

A former Special Task Force member accused of murdering a key Madlanga Commission witness has been denied bail after a court found he could flee and endanger witnesses.