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ANC demands probe into MPs’ ‘shameful’ Israel trip amid Gaza genocide case
The ANC and other critics have emphasised that the trip was not authorised by Parliament or the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO).
Zille criticises race-based job targets as DA challenges court ruling
The Democratic Alliance's legal challenge against the Employment Equity Act amendments raises critical questions about race and gender quotas in South Africa. As Helen Zille argues for fair job access, the government defends its transformative measures. What will this court battle mean for the future of employment equity?
Zille slams 'race-based job targets' as DA heads to court
he DA is challenging amendments to the Employment Equity Act in the Pretoria High Court, arguing that race- and gender-based targets are unconstitutional quotas. The government defends the changes as essential for workplace transformation.
‘An affront to workers’: ANC slams DA’s court bid to scrap Employment Equity Act
The DA will challenge the Act at the Pretoria High Court on Tuesday. The DA alleges that the Act will damage the economy even further.
DA to Malema - 'You can’t pin VAT issue on us'
The DA has rubbished the EFF's accusation that it was to blame for the chaos around the Ntional Budget which was halted by the Western Cape High Court.
ANC needs EFF to survive - Malema
EFF leader Julius Malema said the ANC will run to his party for support when a motion of no confidence is tabled against President Cyril Ramaphosa.
'South Africans matter’: ANC's response to DA during budget discussions
Amid escalating tensions, the ANC and DA convene in Johannesburg to address critical budget issues and the future of the Government of National Unity.
VAT hike scrapped! ANC, ActionSA to deliver details on how it was done
The ANC has strategically left out the two GNU parties, the DA and the FF+, who had opposed the budget.
EFF’s Omphile Maotwe advocates for 'apartheid tax' to safeguard vulnerable families from VAT hike
Amid rising tensions over fiscal policy, EFF Treasurer-General Omphile Maotwe calls for an 'Apartheid tax' on inherited wealth, arguing it is a fairer solution than the proposed VAT hike that disproportionately affects the poor.
ActionSA, ANC to meet this week but budget talks ‘so far so good’ - Beaumont
ActionSA and ANC's agreement to scrap the VAT hike within 30 days highlights a significant step towards alleviating South Africa's budget crisis.
DA faces mounting rejection amid budget deadlock but Mashatile believes talks will be positive
Speaking at the Assemblies of God church service on Friday, ANC Deputy President Paul Mashatile asked the congregation in Thaba Nchu, the Free State to pray for them so that they can work and deliver services for them.
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.
South Africa’s coalition government is at risk of crumbling: collapse would carry a heavy cost
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.
Kenny Kunene: If Gayton McKenzie becomes president, South Africa will revive friendship with Israel
The Patriotic Alliance reaffirms its commitment to Israel, with Kenny Kunene stating that strengthening diplomatic ties will be priority if Gayton McKenzie is elected president.
Taxed Twice: Taxpayers bear the brunt as public services falter in South Africa
Citizens are losing trust in the government system because of its inability to deliver for them, leading them to invest more in private services.
DA KZN worried about provincial government being a casualty of GNU's possible demise
Deputy President Paul Mashatile announced the ANC's plan to reconfigure the alliance, aiming to strengthen the GNU.
IFP affirms support for national budget, plans to meet DA for cooperation in GNU
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).