BN Briefing - DA: Cyril’s protective cover of Simelane; the VAT circus; IRR poll criss-cross; surf therapy

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In today's BizNews Briefing, the Democratic Alliance hits human settlements minister Thembi Simelane with corruption charges. Arguing that president Cyril Ramaphosa is hiding the VBS report like it's his darkest secret. The UIM’s Neil de Beer adds his voice to what he calls the ‘budget circus’ after Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana says there’s no VAT alternative. The IRR poll paints a trend where the DA's anti-VAT campaign pushes it past the ANC, proving non-racial policies can crack the party's historic grip. And SA surfer champion Roxy Davis transforms lives, empowering disabled children through surf therapy at Muizenberg beach.
17 Apr 2025 6AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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