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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.
Archbishop Thabo Makgoba's Easter sermon warns that political grandstanding within the Government of National Unity threatens to undermine South Africa's democratic integrity and calls for respect among political parties.
Archbishop Thabo Makgoba's Easter sermon warns that political grandstanding by the Government of National Unity (GNU) could undermine democracy in South Africa.
Finance Minister Enoch Godogwana announces a VAT hike effective May 1, citing severe financial consequences if not implemented.
Finance Minister Enoch Godogwana announces a VAT hike effective May 1, citing severe financial consequences if not implemented
South Africa’s post-election government of national unity (GNU) was heralded as a revival of the spirit of compromise last seen in the 1990s. But less than a year into its term, tensions between the ANC and DA are threatening to derail the coalition. While the GNU has enabled some initial governance and policy gains — from fresh accountability efforts to the promise of public service reform — deep ideological divides and political brinkmanship are stalling progress. As budget disputes intensify, the future of this historic experiment in power-sharing hangs in the balance.
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.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has praised three determined Limpopo cyclists who completed an extraordinary cycling journey from Burgersfort to Cape Town on BMX bicycles.
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.
The DA and EFF have approached the court to legally challenge the passing of the 2025 Budget that included a 0. 5% Value-Added-Tax (VAT).
The controversial trip included nine MPs from the DA, PA, and ACDP - parties with differing stances on the Israel-Palestine conflict - and has sparked tensions within the Government of National Unity coalition.
President Ramaphosa defends his 77-member executive team, including 43 deputy ministers, despite opposition parties' calls to save billions by eliminating these positions.
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.
DA and PA MPs' secret trip to Israel raises eyebrows amid calls for diplomatic suspension.
President Ramaphosa defends his 77-member executive team, including 43 deputy ministers, despite opposition parties' calls to save billions by eliminating these positions.
The MK Party has condemned the ANC government's new R500 million Spaza Shop Support Fund as a reactive election ploy that fails to address the recent food safety crisis in township communities.
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?
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.
BOSA wants departments with overlapping mandates to be streamlined and vanity projects to be scrapped to redirect funds towards education, health, infrastructure, and job creation.
BOSA leader Mmusi Maimane unveils a R180 billion alternative revenue plan to reverse the VAT increase, while proposing expenditure cuts and calling for greater stability within the GNU.
The ANC has decided to maintain its coalition with the DA within the GNU despite significant tensions over the controversial 0. 5% VAT increase. Political analysts describe this as a 'marriage of inconvenience' with both parties pursuing different agendas while opposition to the tax hike continues to mount.
The tensions between South Africa's ANC and DA over the recent VAT increase have exposed ideological divides within the Government of National Unity. As the ANC's National Working Committee prepares to respond to opposition, an expert argues that both parties may be prioritising capital interests over social justice, revealing deeper challenges in coalition governance.
ActionSA has drawn a firm line in the sand, refusing to consider the ANC's proposal to join the Government of National Unity unless the controversial VAT increase is reversed—even as Ramaphosa admits Treasury is struggling to find alternatives.
Could the ANC's expulsion of dissenting parties destabilise South Africa's economy? FF Plus warns of potential negative market reactions.