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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.
Could the ANC's expulsion of dissenting parties destabilise South Africa's economy? FF Plus warns of potential negative market reactions.
Julius Malema, leader of the EFF, reiterates his party's firm stance against collaborating with the DA and FF Plus, labelling them 'enemies of progress' during a recent speech at the Land Reclamation Day event.
Facing a pivotal moment, the DA plans to challenge the budget approval in court while deciding its future in the Government of National Unity.
South Africa's major opposition parties have launched a unified attack against Finance Minister Godongwana's 2025 budget, with the DA, EFF, and FF Plus forming an unprecedented alliance against the proposed VAT increases. Their resistance, coupled with concrete alternative proposals, signals a potential parliamentary showdown that could reshape the country's fiscal policy.
Pieter Groenewald resigns as leader of the FF Plus to dedicate his efforts to the role of Minister of Correctional Services, highlighting the need for new leadership and addressing pressing issues within South Africa's prison system.
The Freedom Front Plus (FF+) has launched a scathing attack on the Hawks' decision to investigate AfriForum for high treason, arguing that the ANC's state capture involvement poses a greater threat to South Africa, and that the probe was politically motivated.
Allegations of political gamesmanship have surfaced, with various parties taking jabs at each other regarding the reasons behind the delayed tabling of Godongwana’s speech.
Political parties in South Africa’s Government of National Unity are embroiled in a dispute over the postponement of Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s budget speech, with accusations of political gamesmanship flying between coalition members.
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana faces mounting pressure from GNU partners as they debate budget cuts and a controversial VAT increase ahead of the 2025 budget presentation.
The decision was made during a council meeting where the DA together with the FF Plus voted in favour of a recommendation by municipal manager Anneleen Vorster, who was named in the report, for it not to be made public.
Government of National Unity prepares for crucial budget discussions as Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana aims to address tax proposals and economic growth.
The 11th hour announcement came after the DA made it clear that it would not support the proposed Budget.
The postponement followed a disagreement between parties in the GNU.
The report by Advocate Etienne Vermaak, an independent investigator, made a long list of scathing findings, recommending criminal charges to be brought against implicated officials.
Francois Du Rand was previously ousted through an ANC-sponsored motion of no confidence supported by former FF Plus Speaker Juan van Schalkwyk amid accusations that the mayor had failed to act on serious corruption allegations against senior officials including the municipal manager.
The urgent debate in the National Assembly highlighted the political and financial interests behind the South African troop deployment in the DRC.
GNU partners express mixed reactions to their proposals included in President Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation Address, highlighting both achievements and concerns.
Freedom Front Plus councillor Juan van Schalkwyk thwarted plans to elect a DA mayor when he resigned at the end of the council meeting.
Juan van Schalkwyk dropped a bombshell when he resigned as council Speaker and member of the FF Plus, saying his values and principles were not up for negotiation.
Democratic Alliance secures crucial backing from Freedom Front Plus for its mayoral candidate in Swellendam, following a turbulent motion of no confidence that reshaped local governance.
DA and Freedom Front Plus introduce a new Healthcare Funding Reform Bill in Parliament, aiming to provide a viable alternative to the controversial NHI Act.
Cabinet Lekgotla convenes in Pretoria to address critical national issues and tensions within the Government of National Unity, with key discussions on economic recovery and contentious legislation.
Cabinet Lekgotla convenes in Pretoria to address critical national issues and tensions within the Government of National Unity, with key discussions on economic recovery and contentious legislation.