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Amid rising financial pressures, EFF treasurer-general Omphile Maotwe suggests an 'apartheid tax' as a more equitable alternative to the proposed VAT increase. Will this controversial idea gain traction?
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) has expressed concern over the Democratic Alliance (DA) and Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) challenging the VAT increase in court, warning that such actions could destabilise South Africa's fiscal systems. COSATU's Parliamentary Coordinator, Matthew Parks, argues that legal challenge is inappropriate and may lead to a crisis.
Carl Niehaus, the EFF's representative on the Joint Standing Committee on Defence, exposes alarming evidence that South African-manufactured weapons are being exported to conflict zones, including Israel and Ukraine.
Kenny Kunene, deputy president of the Patriotic Alliance, sharply criticises EFF leader Julius Malema, branding him a 'harmless pest' in response to Donald Trump's controversial comments about South Africa ahead of the G20 summit.
The Democratic Alliance has filed a legal challenge against the upcoming VAT increase, arguing it will unfairly burden South Africans already struggling with high living costs.
The Democratic Alliance (DA) is taking a stand against the planned VAT increase set for May 1, filing papers in the Western Cape High Court to challenge its legality. This move follows the recent approval of the 2025 fiscal framework, which the DA argues will unfairly burden South Africans already facing financial difficulties.
The DA announced that it will be heading court to challenge the budget after the ANC managed to gather support for the budget to be passed in its approval as part of the GNU.
In a chaotic Budget Vote marked by heckling and legal challenges, South Africa's political landscape faces uncertainty as parties clash over fiscal policies that could impact millions.
The Democratic Alliance (DA) disputes claims by Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero regarding the renaming of Sandton Drive, highlighting the origins of the proposal and the EFF's support for the change.
In a ruling handed on Thursday, the Constitutional Court said AfriForum's application bears no reasonable prospects for success.
The Economic Freedom Fighters have denounced the nomination of Brent Bozell III as the US Ambassador to South Africa, labelling it a provocative act by President Trump that threatens South Africa's sovereignty and diplomatic relations.
The Equality Court has ruled that Julius Malema's controversial 'Kill The Boer' chant is protected as political speech, not hate speech. Despite international outcry and criticism from various quarters, South African law permits Malema to continue using the chant as a form of political expression. This article explores the legal reasoning behind this ruling and the ongoing debate surrounding it.
Amid rising concerns over violence against Afrikaners, AfriForum demands that President Ramaphosa publicly denounce hate speech and classify farm murders as a national priority offence.
Corruption allegations surface in Port St Johns as CFO Tembisa Kahla Sikolo resigns, prompting the EFF to demand accountability and a thorough investigation.
The Economic Freedom Fighters have opposed the potential appointment of Joel Pollak as the US Ambassador to South Africa, labelling him a 'white supremacist' and vowing to block his entry into the country.
In a heated National Assembly exchange, EFF leader Julius Malema launches a scathing attack on President Ramaphosa, claiming his unofficial engagement with Elon Musk has compromised South Africa's diplomatic integrity and undermined DIRCO's authority.
Finance Minister Godongwana faces a critical decision that could affect millions of South Africans: either increase VAT to 17% or reduce the R35 billion SRD grant programme. This challenging choice highlights the delicate balance between social welfare and economic sustainability.
Julius Malema argues that the US's decision to cut aid to South Africa is a calculated move rooted in imperialism, urging the nation to reject foreign interference and assert its sovereignty.
The Economic Freedom Fighters criticise the classification of the IPID report as ‘top secret’, alleging a coordinated effort to protect President Ramaphosa in the Phala Phala scandal.
A major qualification scandal has erupted in Mpumalanga's Mbombela Municipality, with the EFF demanding a province-wide skills audit after discovering an ANCYL official held a senior research position for five years with only a matric certificate. The controversy has sparked national debate about municipal hiring practices and qualification verification
The EFF's groundbreaking Student Debt Cancellation Bill promises to transform the lives of 300,000 graduates trapped by financial debt, offering a path to employment and economic freedom.
Political parties in South Africa express outrage over the rapid escalation of load shedding from Stage 3 to Stage 6, calling for urgent reforms in the electricity supply sector.
EFF spokesperson Sinawo Tambo has expressed his disappointment over the departures of Floyd Shivambu and advocate Dali Mpofu from the EFF, labelling their actions as opportunistic rather than principled.
In response to the SONA, Naledi Chirwa of the EFF criticises President Ramaphosa for failing to support key legislation and calls for economic freedom for all South Africans.
Julius Malema expresses EFF's readiness to collaborate with the ANC in a unity government, but firmly excludes the DA from the process.