Today on The Midday Report, host Mandy Wiener breaks down the top stories making headlines.

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has acted swiftly to introduce new legislation in Parliament aimed at reversing the planned value-added tax (VAT) hike, set to take effect in just six days.

In other news, four prison wardens are expected to apply for bail in the Bloemfontein Magistrate’s Court today. The officers were arrested on Tuesday in connection with the alleged murder of an inmate.

Meanwhile, the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) has ruled against the City of Johannesburg regarding an eviction order.

And it's a Friday, so sport and good things too.

All this and more.

Listen live - The Midday Report with Mandy Wiener is broadcast on weekdays from noon to 1pm on 702 and CapeTalk.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.