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As the South African government allocates millions in COVID-19 relief funds to the taxi industry, BOSA raises concerns about transparency and accountability in the funding process.
ActionSA and ANC's agreement to scrap the VAT hike within 30 days highlights a significant step towards alleviating South Africa's budget crisis.
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.
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.
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) has expressed concern over the Democratic Alliance (DA) and Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) challenging the VAT increase in court, warning that such actions could destabilise South Africa's fiscal systems. COSATU's Parliamentary Coordinator, Matthew Parks, argues that legal challenge is inappropriate and may lead to a crisis.
The MK Party's Floyd Shivambu accused the DA of negative campaigning in the closely contested Ward 110 by-election in eThekwini.
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.
"We have not decided to drop the court action on the VAT case," said DA Federal Chairperson Helen Zille.
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.
The ANC is looking to forge a draft document that would force parties within the Government of National Unity to vote in unison on Parliamentary motions.
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
Citizens are losing trust in the government system because of its inability to deliver for them, leading them to invest more in private services.
Deputy President Paul Mashatile announced the ANC's plan to reconfigure the alliance, aiming to strengthen the 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).
The IFP urges the government to seek alternative revenue solutions to alleviate the burden of the VAT increase on South African consumers, following a significant meeting with the ANC to address the ongoing budget impasse.
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.
Discover how Deputy President Paul Mashatile's plans to reconfigure the Government of National Unity aim to address South Africa's pressing issues amidst ongoing fiscal disputes.
The court papers were filed hours after the ANC announced that they were still in talks with their coalition partner the DA amid speculation over the future of the Government of National Unity (GNU).
The Economic Freedom Fighters has filed court papers challenging the constitutionality of the national Budget.
ActionSA and ANC conclude 'productive' budget meeting, focusing exclusively on scrapping the 0. 5% VAT increase before May 1, with both parties confirming no discussions about reconstituting the Government of National Unity.
Business leaders' attempt to mediate between the ANC and DA backfires as Mbalula criticises corporate interference in government affairs, calling their preference for the DA 'erratic'.
A source in the ANC's National Working Committee has revealed that tensions have been brewing between president Cyril Ramaphosa and his deputy Paul Mashatile over the DA's future in the GNU.
A source in the ANC's National Working Committee has revealed that tensions have been brewing between president Cyril Ramaphosa and his deputy Paul Mashatile over the DA's future in the GNU.
Discover how BOSA's innovative budget proposals could reshape South Africa's fiscal landscape and prevent a VAT increase, as Mmusi Maimane calls for responsible leadership.
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.