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Index shows just how tough it is to put food on the table
Core foods are relatively expensive compared with total money available, says Pietermaritzburg NGO
Sassa to roll out mandatory biometrics nationally
It will result in reduction in fraudulent applications and duplicate payments
Despite VAT exemption, some zero-rated food prices increased in past 12 months
Despite being exempt from VAT, the prices of some zero-rated foods increased by 4.1% over the past 12 months, according to the latest Household Affordability Index report.
Ashwin Trikamjee was ‘outstanding icon’, says Cyril Ramaphosa
‘Committed to justice, equality and a truly free SA, Ashwin embodied what each of us should strive to be’
High cost of VAT in an average food basket hurting South Africans
Rand value of VAT on basic food shown to remove money from the purse that could be spent on more food
McDonald’s branch fined for illegal dumping in Durban
Fast-food outlet to pay R5,000 after a worker was caught red-handed by metro police acting on a tip
Thousands in Port Edward battle persistent water outages
Lobby group submits written complaints to minister Senzo Mchunu over more than two year-long supply issue
Women are budding entrepreneurs in SA’s recycling efforts, say experts
But more empowerment remains crucial
Taxi protest a threat to Cape tourism, says vehicle rental body
Cape Town’s premier tourist status and the livelihoods dependent on tourism are on the line
Gender rights champion Anshu Padayachee dies
Padayachee’s impact, as an activist and academic against gender-based violence, left an indelible mark on SA’s society
