Half the foods families buy every month are still taxed

Nearly half of the foods in the average low-income household basket are still subject to VAT.
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City Power chief executive Tshifularo Mashava has quit after 10 years running the Johannesburg electricity company, with her last day set for 30 March 2026.
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Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso says his side fully deserved their 2-1 Betway Premiership win over Orlando Pirates at FNB Stadium.
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