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Politics not behind instruction While the department has confirmed Dlamini’s pension is being withheld, it rubbished claims that it was due to political reasons. In fact, Dlamini is aware of the reasons, it added. “We want to categorically state that such reports are unfortunate, without substance and are devoid of any truth. The information before the solicitor-general reveals that the instruction to withhold the payment of the former minister’s pension was received from the South Africa...

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24 February 20:24 Despite speculation that South Africa may be facing a new wealth tax, Finance Minister Tito Mboweni announced no new major taxes when he tabled the 2021 Budget in Parliament on Wednesday afternoon. Proposed tax increases over the medium term have also been done away with, while SAs tax revenue shortfall was lower than expected. There was a measure of tax relief for lower and middle-income households, as well as a decrease in the corporate tax rate from 28 to 27%. Mobweni also ...

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FULL SPEECH: Tito Mboweni’s 2021 Budget Finance Minister Tito Mboweni delivered his 2021 Budget Speech amid an economy ravaged by COVID-19 and the associated lockdowns. Finance Minister Tito Mboweni delivers his Budget speech in Parliament on 24 February 2021. Picture: GCIS. Today I table before this House: 2021 Appropriation Bill The Budget Review Madam Speaker last year we outlined a strategy to becomi...

Darren Sampson faces suspension from practising law for swearing at judge The Legal Practice Council wants to suspend the attorney with bipolar disorder, depression and anxiety who could not get the mental health support he needed and eventually swore at a judge. Picture: 123rf The Legal Practice Council (LPC) wants the High Court in Pretoria to suspend a depressed and anxious former senior assistant state a...

Lamola: All South Africans must respect the Zondo Commission and Constitution 18 February 2021 6:48 PM Share This: Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Ronald Lamola says the Zondo Commission and the judiciary should be respected by all South Africans. He says the laws and the prescripts of the country must be obeyed in order for South Africa to overcome the scourge of corruption. Minister Lamola defended the Zondo Commission of Inquiry into State Capture and the Constitution against...

Failure to respect Constitution can lead to anarchy, counter revolution - Lamola Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Ronald Lamola has warned against attacks on the judiciary. FILE: Justice Minister Ronald The minister said an independent judiciary is a cornerstone of the country’s democracy. Picture: GCIS CAPE TOWN – Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Ronald Lamola has warned ag...

16th February 2021 Timothy Marsland’s ploy to defeat the ends justice has collapsed. Marsland who co-owned liquidated Capital Management Botswana (CMB) with Rapula Okaile has been languishing in jail since 2019. His appeal for unlawful detention was thrown out by the South African Supreme Court of Appeal last week. He is co-accused with his liquidated company of defrauding the Botswana Public Officers Pensioners Fund (BPOPF) millions of Pula. Delivering judgement, the Court said the core...