Transport minister Fikile Mbalula has announced several new initiatives to reduce fatalities on the country’s roads, including more alcohol stop searches and roadblocks. Source: BusinessTech
The commodity price windfall and relative buoyancy of economic activity might provide a temporary fiscal respite for the economy in the national budget this week, says Prof Andre Roux, Economist at the University of Stellenbosch Business School (USB). Source: BusinessTech
Public Service and Administration minister Ayanda Dlodlo says a framework aimed at the professionalisation of the public service will be presented to Cabinet in the next two months. Source: BusinessTech
Civil society group Outa says South Africa’s move to offer vehicle and driving licences online will open the door to further corruption. Source: BusinessTech
Gauteng premier David Makhura has announced plans to establish the country’s first cannabis hub as part of a R45 billion development in the Vaal River area. Source: BusinessTech
When Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana tables his national budget on 23 February, South African taxpayers will learn about the latest tax regulations and measures for the upcoming year. Source: BusinessTech
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has announced that a once-off admin penalty will be imposed on taxpayers who failed to review auto-assessments. Source: BusinessTech
Government is currently working on at least three ‘smart city’ projects in South Africa, with developments taking place everywhere from middle-class suburbs in Gauteng to small towns in the Eastern Cape. Source: BusinessTech
Finance minister Enoch Godongwana is expected to provide clarity on Gauteng’s e-toll scheme in his inaugural budget address on Wednesday (23 February). Source: BusinessTech
The National Department of Health has published a new circular detailing adjusted Covid-19 vaccine dosing intervals, and the introduction of ‘mix-and-match’ dosing for adults. Source: BusinessTech
