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The ANC’s Final Reckoning: A Movement on the Brink of Obsolescence
This moment is not just perilous for the ANC; it is a turning point for South Africa’s democracy, testing whether the nation’s oldest liberation movement can reinvent itself or will fade into irrelevance.
DA challenges Tshwane's budget as Deputy Mayor highlights support for the poor
Tshwane's Deputy Mayor Eugene Modise presents a budget aimed at supporting poor households, but the DA argues it prioritises the ANC's image over residents' needs. This article explores the contrasting views on the city's financial plans for 2025/26.
DA cries foul over Joburg task team snub - but refuses to join provincial unity government
President Cyril Ramaphosa hopes the City of Johannesburg will be up to its standards to hold the G20 summit in November.
VAT hike debate: Godongwana insists Parliament holds the power to reverse
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.
‘I’m not married to any increases’ – Godongwana on VAT hike debate
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.
Zille warns Ramaphosa: Removing DA Ministers would end GNU
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?
‘We’ve seen markets reactions to a government without the DA,’ Steenhuisen warns of JSE losses linked to DA's exclusion from govt
Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen highlights critical concerns from the business community regarding the party's exclusion from governance, warning that this has led to over R1 trillion in losses for the JSE.
UIF Under Fire: deep dive into financial mismanagement and audit failures
The UIF faces intense scrutiny over financial mismanagement and governance failures during a Parliamentary Committee meeting, raising questions about its ability to fulfil its mandate
President Ramaphosa condemns Cape Independence group's US diplomatic mission amid tensions
President Cyril Ramaphosa strongly condemns the Cape Independence Advocacy Group's US visit, describing it as a threat to South Africa's constitutional democracy and unity amid escalating diplomatic tensions between Pretoria and Washington.
Daybreak Farms reassures stakeholders amid CEO resignation and liquidation rumours
"Daybreak Farms confirms it is not being liquidated amid CEO Richard Manzini's resignation, addressing stakeholder concerns and ongoing financial speculation
Despite record losses, Eskom aims for profitability — a deep dive into its challenges
Eskom faces unprecedented financial losses amounting to R55bn for the financial year ending March 2024, yet it remains cautiously optimistic about a return to profitability by March 2025, despite grappling with significant operational challenges and mounting municipal debt