Starlink

Elon Musk’s Starlink struggles in key African market

By SAPeople Staff Writer 13-08-25 07:25

Elon Musk’s Starlink promised to revolutionise internet access and transform life for people in remote parts of the world. Many across Africa hoped it would help them overcome connectivity challenges caused by the limits of terrestrial infrastructure. However, after its rollout in Kenya, one of Africa’s most dynamic digital economies, the initial enthusiasm faded. The […]

SASSA

Calls grow for the government to exempt SASSA grant recipients from tax

By Dumani Moyo 09-08-25 08:38

A latest deep dive into South Africa’s tax revenue methodology makes a sound argument for SASSA grant beneficiaries being exempt from tax. By the same rationale, government employees should be exempt from tax, too. But why exactly? According to the latest tax revenue figures from the South African Revenue Service (SARS), the country generated R1.1 trillion in […]

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