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Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt has confirmed that the freeze on the income tax floor – which effectively means a tax rise as people's salaries rise – will remain in place for the next three years if the Conservative Party wins the general election.Mr Hunt told the BBC that the standards freeze agreed as a response to Covid-19 would continue, but would end after 2028.Meanwhile, a Labour minister told BBC Radio 4 that income tax and other tax bases would not change if Labour won, but a Labour source later said the minister meant that a future Labour government…
Bombshells, black holes and promises – this morning's announcement is part of a phony war over finances ahead of the publication of party manifestos in two weeks' time.When it comes to taxing and spending, at least for now, the major parties are concerned with what they will do. do not have Instead of making an actual plan, be clear about what you intend to do.They are pointing at the other side, trying to lock them in.After exchanging statements at a press conference late on Wednesday night, both parties pledged to leave the headline VAT rate unchanged. They have already said…
Ntsiki Mazwai thanks the people of KwaZulu-Natal Ntsiki Mazwai has congratulated the people of KwaZulu-Natal following the election results. Votes are still being counted, but Jacob Zuma's party, MK, is reportedly leading in KwaZulu-Natal. The news garnered positive reviews, with social media users praising KZN for standing its ground. “KwaZulu-Natal “They control the outcome. If they want you they will support you even if you are Venda or Xhosa. But if they want you they will be transparent. AmaZulu are honest people. They will not be controlled by those they did not elect. Zulus decide their own future,” wrote a…
Maimane was active on X throughout election day, criticising prominent figures who supported the ANC, with Simza being his main target. DJ Simza was one of the targets of Mmusi Maimane's barrage of attacks on prominent figures who have publicly voiced their support for the ANC during elections across the country. But the famous DJ is unfazed by this. “You have been trolling us for a long time. This is not the first time. We are used to it and don't mind,” Shimza tweeted in response to criticism of his political choices. It rained yesterday, I stayed up late today,…
Reality show “Born Into Fame” Showmax has announced a new reality show, Born into fame. The Showmax Original reality series will air every Tuesday from 18 June 2024. The show, produced by GOAT Productions, features six children of South African celebrities. “Born to Fame The series follows six South Africans with famous parents as they follow their family traditions while finding their own unique paths to success. Let's take a look at the six cast members below. AJ is Arthur Mafokate's son and has ambitions to take over his father's record label 999. He is also a DJ and has…
Rail passengers in Cumbria have been advised not to travel after a train derailed.A derailment near Shap on Wednesday is causing disruption between Carlisle and Oxenholme Lake District.Avanti West Coast, which operates the affected routes between Preston, Glasgow and Edinburgh, said all services north of Preston would be suspended on Thursday and warned passengers not to travel.Further disruption was caused by a landslide in the Corbridge area in the early hours of Thursday morning, with Northern Railway switching to buses for trains between Newcastle, Hexham and Carlisle.The incident was resolved at around 8am BST.Disruption continues on the line between Oxenholme…
YFM, meanwhile, has distanced itself from the accusations. Amapiano star Tumelo Manyoni, better known as Jazzy Q, has announced his intention to take legal action following accusations of sexual harassment. The accusation was allegedly made by Ngcebo Mcobothi, producer of YFM's drive-time show. Ms Makoboshi, who spoke about the incident on X without giving her name, claimed that “the man” tried to forcibly kiss her in the elevator. “I'm so frustrated! It's not like I was the one who was sexually harassed by one of your favorite people after I rejected his advances. “This guy literally grabbed me around the…
Nedbank has lowered the minimum income needed to get a credit card to R5 000. The company wants to increase its credit card market share to 16%. State rail and port operator Transnet has said legal action against Nedbank is imminent over a long-running dispute over interest rate swap deals it signed with the bank on the advice of Gupta-linked Regiments Capital, a process it believes was tainted by corruption.Transnet says Nedbank has a case to make and will take steps to have the matter heard in court after mediation efforts between the two sides collapsed and no settlement was…
Senegalese rifleman Oumar Diémé, 91, poses for a portrait in Badiana on May 14, 2024. (Photo by John Wessels/AFP via Getty Images) Oumar Diem, a former Senegalese rifleman who is over 90 years old, thinks it will be something of a miracle that he will be carrying the Olympic torch at the opening ceremony of this summer's Paris Games. In the shade of mango and silk-cotton trees, he talks about his time with the Sénégales Tirailleurs, an African infantry unit that fought for France in both world wars and various decolonization struggles. A traditional boubou decorated with Diem's medals bears…
A worker moves ice blocks in a wheelbarrow in New Delhi during a heatwave on May 30, 2024. Temperatures in the city rose into the high 40s on May 29, pushing electricity use to a record high in the city of an estimated 30 million people. (Photo: Mani Sharma/AFP) In Dhaka, Bangladesh, temperatures frequently exceed 40 degrees Celsius, and Uprudus Hossain struggles to cope. “The heat has made me feel really sick this year,” said the 74-year-old woman. “It's so hot I feel sick. I can't even cool down.” Her story is documented in a new report by Climate Rights…