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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.

News South Africa Gauteng
Mashudu Sadike|Published

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.

News Politics
Kamogelo Moichela|Published

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 Argus News
Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

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.

News South Africa
Mandilakhe Tshwete|Published

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.

News Politics
Kamogelo Moichela|Published

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.

News Politics
Kamogelo Moichela|Published

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.

News Politics
Kamogelo Moichela|Published

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.

News Politics
Hope Ntanzi|Published

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.

News Politics
Hope Ntanzi|Published

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.

News Politics
Kamogelo Moichela|Published

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

News Politics
Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

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.

News Politics
Simon Majadibodu|Published

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.

News South Africa Gauteng
Mashudu Sadike|Published