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The Democratic Alliance is in court taking legal action against the government's proposed 0. 5% VAT increase, arguing it will disproportionately affect the poor and vulnerable.
ActionSA has unveiled evidence implicating the Democratic Alliance in the controversial 2% VAT increase for the 2025 Budget, revealing their Deputy Minister's direct involvement in the drafting process.
ActionSA and ANC's agreement to scrap the VAT hike within 30 days highlights a significant step towards alleviating South Africa's budget crisis.
Following a fire at Tembisa Hospital, ActionSA urges the Gauteng Department of Health to ensure accountability and improve safety standards in public healthcare.
Floyd Shivambu, secretary-general of the UMkhonto weSizwe Party, faces fierce backlash for his Easter weekend visit to Shepherd Bushiri's church in Malawi.
The Democratic Alliance (DA) had previously written a letter to President Cyril Ramaphosa, accepting the VAT increase but only if the ANC scrapped the Expropriation Act.
While ActionSA has welcomed the announcement of an upgrade to the Durban Metro Police Training College, it strongly condemned the proposed salary cuts for Metro police trainees
ActionSA criticises Eskom's R3. 6 billion diesel expenditure as a costly cover-up for the ongoing electricity crisis, claiming that government assurances of ending load shedding are deceptive and fail to address the real issues.
The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) has submitted a formal request to Parliament in support of the Remuneration of Public Office Bearers Amendment Bill, aimed at limiting benefits for ministers and enhancing transparency in government spending.
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana addresses the controversial 0. 5% VAT increase in the 2025 budget, clarifying his position and the role of Parliament in the decision-making process.
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana addresses the controversial 0. 5% VAT increase in the 2025 budget, clarifying his position and the role of Parliament in the decision-making process.
Despite the March 31 deadline for relocation, Taiwan's embassy in Pretoria remains operational, as the South African government and Taipei continue discussions on the future of diplomatic ties.
ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba reveals South Africa's R3. 45 billion expenditure on foreign missions in the 2023/24 financial year, urging the government to implement urgent fiscal discipline and review the effectiveness of these operations.
ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba has criticised the 'clueless' DA for joining the GNU without understanding of the Statement of Intent, telling IOL it would only join the GNU if it is replaced with a legally binding agreement.
Herman Mashaba blames DA for failed coalitions says ActionSA's partnerships without them - including the ANC - are proving more successful.
The EFF clarifies that its meetings with the ANC are part of the broader budget process, dismissing claims that the 0. 5% VAT increase could be reversed within 30 days as 'not practical or legislatively permissible'.
Cleaners at Niemeyer Hospital in KZN face a dire situation, going unpaid for three months due to a dispute with the Department of Health. ActionSA demands immediate answers to protect these essential workers.
Helen Zille warns that President Ramaphosa's potential removal of DA ministers could spell the end of the Government of National Unity. What does this mean for South Africa's political landscape?
ActionSA and ANC conclude 'productive' budget meeting, focusing exclusively on scrapping the 0. 5% VAT increase before May 1, with both parties confirming no discussions about reconstituting the Government of National Unity.
The South African National Defence Force has denied deploying troops to monitor the anti-GBV march in Matatiele supporting seven-year-old rape victim Cwecwe, stating soldiers were in the area for border duties only. Multiple political parties had raised concerns about military presence at the civilian protest.
ActionSA president Herman Mashaba addresses growing questions about his party's relationship with the ANC, asserting their unwavering independence while explaining their approach to issue-by-issue collaboration in South Africa's changing political landscape.
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has filed a legal challenge in the Western Cape High Court against the adoption of the 2025 Fiscal Framework, arguing it undermines democratic integrity and could lead to higher living costs for South Africans.
Political analysts warn that the Democratic Alliance has compromised its negotiating position within the Government of National Unity by taking legal action against the VAT increase, even as the ANC opts to maintain the coalition.
Political outrage erupts as the South African National Defence Force's unexpected presence at the Cwecwe march raises questions about government accountability and citizens' rights.
ActionSA has strongly condemned the ongoing failure of government ministers to respond to parliamentary questions, asserting that this persistent evasion of accountability undermines the very foundation of parliamentary oversight.