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DA and PA MPs' secret trip to Israel raises eyebrows amid calls for diplomatic suspension.
The GNU collapsed in front of us': Julius Malema celebrates as ANC passes budget without DA support, while both opposition parties prepare court challenges against the controversial VAT increase.
In a coalition riddled with tensions and diverging agendas, the People's Movement for Change (PMC) is urging a rethink of unity in South Africa's government as budgetary disputes threaten to unravel collaboration.
Parliament officials have defended the significant cost increase in the restoration of buildings damaged by fire in January 2022, revealing that the project has escalated from an initial R2 billion to R3. 3 billion due to unforeseen complexities.
Parliamentary officials justify a staggering 65% budget increase for restoring fire-damaged buildings, claiming the R3. 3 billion cost stems from project complexity rather than mismanagement, amid scrutiny over contractor appointments.
Parliament's R2 billion fire restoration project has created 850 jobs and hired 27 SMMEs, with completion expected by October 2026 despite demolition delays and security concerns revealed in a new investigation.
Parliament's R2 billion fire restoration project has created 850 jobs and hired 27 SMMEs, with completion expected by October 2026 despite demolition delays and security concerns revealed in a new investigation.
With the ANC seeking cross-party support to pass the 2025 national budget, the proposed 0. 5% VAT hike remains a key point of contention with several political parties.
The IEC is set to remove 198 political parties, including SACP and ARETA, from official register due to inactivity.
MK Party's Mzwanele Manyi warns of nationwide protests if Finance Minister proceeds with VAT increase in Wednesday's Budget Speech, proposing corporate tax hikes and wealth tax as alternatives to avoid burdening the poor.
In response to calls for administration, President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed confidence that the Presidential Johannesburg Working Group (PJWG) will assist the City of Johannesburg to turn things around.
Health minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi has told the members of the National Assembly that South Africa must take responsibility for the HIV/AIDS funding crisis after US President Donald Trump slashed funding aid.
Constitutional Court justices and political analysts challenge the secretive handling of the Phala Phala scandal, as Police Minister Mchunu faces criticism for classifying the IPID report. Critics argue this forms part of a broader pattern of protecting President Ramaphosa from accountability.
As controversy rages over McDonald's-branded school desks, Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube reveals the stark reality: with 13. 5 million learners and limited resources, private partnerships are unavoidable - but new policies may be needed to protect students' interests.
Visvin Reddy was removed from the National Assembly today after disrupting proceedings.
Cabinet ministers must drive Toyota Corollas! This is the view of an angry and frustrated Joburg Uber driver who said cash strapped South Africans were being taken for a ride by the government after the Treasury proposed a two percentage point increase in VAT this week.
Speaker of Parliament Thoko Didiza conceded that funds may have been wasted as the 2025 Budget Speech was unceremoniously postponed, a precedent opposed by many opposition parties.
South Africa's new Expropriation Act marks a watershed moment in addressing historical land inequalities while protecting property rights. The Act introduces constitutional safeguards and clear processes for land reform, balancing social justice with economic stability.
Zikalala also took a swipe at Macpherson's educational qualifications, accusing him of only having a matric.
Dr Dennis Matotoka of the Commission for Gender Equality discusses the barriers that prevent teenage mothers from returning to school in South Africa and highlights the need for evidence-based interventions.
The Portfolio Committee on Land Reform investigates the Ingonyama Trust’s legal status following governance concerns raised by King Misuzulu’s suspension of the Trust Board.
The Department of Public Works & Infrastructure has transformed The Dome for use in National Assembly sittings, with Minister Macpherson commending the team’s efforts to meet deadlines and ensuring parliamentary continuity.
In a heated Parliamentary debate, Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie slammed the Economic Freedom Fighters for inaction while SANDF troops were being killed in the DRC, urging stronger action.
South Africa’s parliamentary committee on police refutes claims of arrests within the crime intelligence division, labelling them as disinformation.
The GNU risks a severe credibility crisis if these grand plans don’t translate into tangible, visible improvements, and fast.