Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has announced a new budget date. The revised budget will be tabled on the 21st May 2025. This follows a court challenge that the Democratic Alliance and Economic Freed Fighters had brought in the country's High Court in the Western Cape Province, in opposition of his proposed hike in the country's Value Added Tax. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to economics and political commentator, Khaya Sithole

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has announced a new budget date. The revised budget will be tabled on the 21st May 2025. This follows a court challenge that the Democratic Alliance and Economic Freed Fighters had brought in the country's High Court in the Western Cape Province, in opposition of his proposed hike in the country's Value Added Tax. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to economics and political commentator, Khaya Sithole

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News and Current Affairs Show hosted by award-winning presenter Sakina Kamwendo, on weekdays from noon to 1pm on SAfm 104-107fm. 

News and Current Affairs Show hosted by award-winning presenter Sakina Kamwendo, on weekdays from noon to 1pm on SAfm 104-107fm.

“For a very long time, it was an ANC budget, it was an ANC Parliament, so no one really paid attention to what the granular steps needed to be. Even if opposition parties raised particular objections, all the committees would simply take an ANC vote, which became a National Assembly vote”- Economist, Khaya Sithole on VAT reversal 

The South African national uner-20 football side arrived back in South Africa this morning. Amajita won their first ever Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations title in Cairo on Sunday. They also qualified for the 2025 Under-20 FIFA World Cup to be held in Chile later this year. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC Sports News Anchor, Jon Gericke 

The South African national uner-20 football side arrived back in South Africa this morning. Amajita won their first ever Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations title in Cairo on Sunday. They also qualified for the 2025 Under-20 FIFA World Cup to be held in Chile later this year. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC Sports News Anchor, Jon Gericke&nbsp;

South Africans celebrate victory by national under-20 football team 

There continues to be outcry over the death of a medical intern doctor, Alulutho Mazwi from the Prince Mshiyeni Memorial Hospital. The twenty-five year old dies on Monday last week at the hospital in Umlazi, south of Durban. It is alleged that his supervisor forced him to continue with his work duties after he had reported not feeling well. The health department has since placed the supervisor of precautionary leave pending an investigation. The Health Ombudsman has also initiated its own investigation into the matter. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC reporter, Nonjabulo Makamu.

There continues to be outcry over the death of a medical intern doctor, Alulutho Mazwi from the Prince Mshiyeni Memorial Hospital. The twenty-five year old dies on Monday last week at the hospital in Umlazi, south of Durban. It is alleged that his supervisor forced him to continue with his work duties after he had reported not feeling well. The health department has since placed the supervisor of precautionary leave pending an investigation. The Health Ombudsman has also initiated its own investigation into the matter. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC reporter, Nonjabulo Makamu.

Memorial service held for late Prince Mshiyeni Memorial Hospital medical intern

The department of Home Affairs is currently briefing Parliament's Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs on a number of issues, including state-funded legal representation for undocumented foreign nationals. The department is also providing update on its collaboration with the Department of Social Development on services provided to undocumented foreign and migrant children.  Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC reporter, Abongwe Kobokwana

The department of Home Affairs is currently briefing Parliament's Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs on a number of issues, including state-funded legal representation for undocumented foreign nationals. The department is also providing update on its collaboration with the Department of Social Development on services provided to undocumented foreign and migrant children. &nbsp;Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC reporter, Abongwe Kobokwana

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