Table of contents for Today’s Top News for 4 April 2022
Today’s Weather Forecast for South Africa
See the latest weather forecast and warnings across South Africa. From Heat Waves to Thunderstorms, stay up to speed with TODAY’S Regional Weather Forecast: 4 April 2022.
Jacob Zuma’s trial to be postponed again?
According to the Jacob Zuma Foundation, further delaying the decade-long corruption trial of the former president remains a “definite option“.
The trial is scheduled to start on 11 April 2022, however, the foundation may even apply for another postponement on day one of the trials.
And although Zuma has publicly said that he wants his “day in court” to prove his innocence, he has also been repeatedly involved in multiple cases to keep himself out of court.
Eskom’s tariff hike for municipalities may be less than expected
After Eskom’s tariff hikes kicked in on the 1st of April for everyday customers, municipalities have been waiting for their tariff hikes to be released that will kick in from July.
And recently, energy regulator Nersa has proposed an average increase of 7.47% for municipalities. However, the regulator is currently faining two legal cases regarding its system of tariff setting – which it opposes.
And according to Nersa, it will need data from municipalities in order to create a “fully-fledged methodology” that should be ready by the end of April for public comment.
SARS on the tax hunt
According to Commissioner Edward Kieswetter, SARS will not hesitate to go after any person or entity if they do not comply with tax returns. And thus far, SARS has collected more than R1.5 trillion in revenue.
With this, questions regarding the ANC’s overdue tax bill came into play, to which the commissioner responded that he has given the political party a request to pay its R100 million overdue bill.
What’s for dessert?
It’s a new week, which means it’s time for a treat. Need some inspiration for dessert, what about this: The One and Only Malva Pudding
Are you last night’s Lotto winner?
Did you miss last night’s Lotto numbers? See them here: Lotto Results
What does your Horoscope have in store for you today?
See your daily insight into the future by reading your horoscope along with other astrology that you don’t want to miss! Here are the Horoscopes.
Never miss the latest daily news by clicking here. This was the Top News for 4 April 2022.
