Jeanette Chabalala is a Senior Reporter at News24. She covers a diverse range of themes including crime and justice, government and politics, and finance, with a particular focus on public policy and education. Jeanette's work has been featured in prominent publications such as Business Day, Sunday Times, and Sowetan.
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Soul artist Bongi Mvuyana is taking her new album Power on tour this month with performances in Johannesburg on March 15 and in Cape Town on March 29.
Recipients of the R370 social relief of distress (SRD) grant say they hope it becomes permanent, but that VAT should not increase in order to fund it.
By: Sibongile Mashaba, Jeanette Chabalala, Lindile Sifile
The government has expanded the basket of zero-rated food items as it increased VAT to 16% by the 2026/27 financial year, but analysts say this hike will drive the prices of essential goods adding strain to households.
Finance minister Enoch Godongwana delivers the 2025 budget speech. Image: GCIS
By: Jeanette Chabalala, Koena Mashale
The DA said it would not support any increase in taxes, unless those increases were temporary and the ANC agreed to a series of major reforms that would grow the economy, create jobs, reduce waste and bring down taxes within three years.
The traditional leader accused of fraud and corruption after misappropriating R11m meant to uplift unemployed youth in North West claims he is not aware the department of higher education is trying to recoup the money from his company.
To ensure greater transparency and accountability, the ActionSA party intends to introduce a private member’s bill on the remuneration of public office bearers.
More than 900 police officers have been deployed as part of Operation Vala Umgodi in the North West at a cost of R33m from August 2024 to date.
The City of Ekurhuleni says the protest that their metro police officers embarked on this morning is illegal, compromises public safety and disrupts the daily commute of thousands of residents and visitors.
By: Jeanette Chabalala
The Desmond Tutu Health Foundation has taken vital health services straight to schools in the Western Cape, offering contraceptives, services for
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