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DA files supplementary affidavit asking court to halt looming VAT increase

The DA seeks a court order to prevent a VAT increase, while the MK Party files a motion of no confidence against Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana.

News Politics
Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

Proposed Local Government Bill aims to stabilise coalitions by 2028

The Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) plans to introduce a controversial amendment bill aimed at stabilising coalition governments in local government, with significant implications for accountability, set to be processed in Parliament by 2028.

News Politics
Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

French Prime Minister gains far-right support in budget battle

In a surprising political twist, France's far-right National Rally party has decided against supporting a no-confidence motion on PM Bayrou's controversial budget.

News World
Yolande Du Preez|Published

French Prime Minister Bayrou faces critical no-confidence vote amid budget crises

French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou confronts a dramatic showdown in parliament as opposition forces mount a no-confidence vote over his controversial budget reforms and pension plans. Despite fierce criticism from both left and right, political analysts predict Bayrou will survive this first major test of his leadership, though challenges loom over his ambitious economic agenda.

News World
Yolande Du Preez|Published

Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau resignation imminent: media reports

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau may resign as soon as Monday, according to media reports, as he faces mounting dissent within his Liberal party.

News World
Yolande Du Preez|Published