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Corné Mulder criticises BEE laws amid Trump-Ramaphosa meeting controversy
In a heated parliamentary exchange, Corné Mulder's fierce criticism of BEE laws ignites controversy, prompting a robust defence from President Cyril Ramaphosa.
Murder rate down, but political parties say SA still in crime catastrophe
Police Minister Senzo Mchunu revealed the fourth quarter crime figures for the 2024/25 financial year on Friday. This saw a decrease in murder rates but a rise in Gender-Based Violence (GBV), including rape.
Opposition parties slam Mayor Hill-Lewis' budget appeal as hypocritical amid funding cuts
Amidst fierce opposition, Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis calls for the protection of municipal funding from impending budget cuts, facing accusations of hypocrisy from rival parties.
Cape Town mayor urges protection of municipal funding amid budget cuts backlash
Amidst fierce opposition, Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis calls for the protection of municipal funding from impending budget cuts, facing accusations of hypocrisy from rival parties.
FF+ defends Kleinfontein's cultural community amid MKP's controversial visit
The Freedom Front Plus believe that the Tshwane metro was unfair on Kleinfontein after it declared the area to be operating illegally following its failure to comply with legal requirements.
EFF to march to the Premier’s office challenging Orania’s existence
The EFF in the Northern Cape says there is no place in South Africa for a segregated community, and will march to the premier's office to voice its opposition to the town of Orania.
DA leadership to join supporters at VAT hike court hearing on Tuesday
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.
ANC highlights progress in talks with FF Plus and DA amid VAT disputes
The ANC says it is committed to fostering dialogue with opposition parties FF Plus and DA to address pressing fiscal challenges, including the controversial VAT increase.
ANC highlights progress in talks with FF Plus and DA amid VAT disputes
The ANC says it is committed to fostering dialogue with opposition parties FF Plus and DA to address pressing fiscal challenges, including the controversial VAT increase.
EFF demands urgent review of Orania’s legitimacy amid rising calls for equality
The EFF has announced a planned march to the office of Northern Cape Premier Dr. Zamani Saul in Kimberley on April 22 to request a review on Orania’s status.
How the clash between Ramaphosa and Mashatile is reshaping the DA's role in South Africa's GNU
As tensions rise between Cyril Ramaphosa and Paul Mashatile over the DA's role in the Government of National Unity, a political analyst reveals the strategies shaping their clash ahead of the crucial ANC conference in 2027
Mbalula: ‘Budget negotiations going smoothly, as ANC prepares to meet DA this weekend’
ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula reports positive progress in cross-party talks to resolve the 2025 National Budget impasse, with a roadmap expected next week despite tensions over the proposed VAT increase that saw GNU partners vote against the fiscal framework.
GNU under strain as DA and FF Plus respond to ANC
The DA and Freedom Front Plus have reaffirmed their commitment to South Africa's Government of National Unity despite tensions with the ANC over the recent budget vote.