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The Freedom Front Plus believe that the Tshwane metro was unfair on Kleinfontein after it declared the area to be operating illegally following its failure to comply with legal requirements.
There has been widespread uproar over suspended magistrates costing the taxpayer R31 million.
The Democratic Alliance demands that Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi appear before Parliament to clarify the government's disorganised response and outline plans to mitigate the alarming potential fallout on HIV/Aids in South Africa.
The Democratic Alliance is in court taking legal action against the government's proposed 0. 5% VAT increase, arguing it will disproportionately affect the poor and vulnerable.
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.
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.
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.
Helen Zille has confirmed the Democratic Alliance will remain within the Government of National Unity despite opposing the controversial VAT increase.
Carl Niehaus, the EFF's representative on the Joint Standing Committee on Defence, exposes alarming evidence that South African-manufactured weapons are being exported to conflict zones, including Israel and Ukraine.
Political analysts are sounding the alarm that the ANC's proposed VAT increase could alienate their core voter base, just as the party prepares for crucial 2026 local government elections.
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).
Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana will not consider a proposal to abolish the provincial sphere, as the powers and functions of provinces are constitutionally assigned.
In a bold move, the EFF condemns the military's involvement in the Matatiele protest, demanding immediate accountability from President Ramaphosa over SANDF's controversial actions.
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.
The South African National Defence Force has denied deploying troops to monitor the anti-GBV march in Matatiele supporting seven-year-old rape victim Cwecwe, stating soldiers were in the area for border duties only. Multiple political parties had raised concerns about military presence at the civilian protest.
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'.
ActionSA has strongly condemned the ongoing failure of government ministers to respond to parliamentary questions, asserting that this persistent evasion of accountability undermines the very foundation of parliamentary oversight.
The ANC has decided to maintain its coalition with the DA within the GNU despite significant tensions over the controversial 0. 5% VAT increase. Political analysts describe this as a 'marriage of inconvenience' with both parties pursuing different agendas while opposition to the tax hike continues to mount.
Freedom Front Plus (FF+) leader Corné Mulder stated that his party’s participation in the Government of National (GNU) was based on the question of whether it benefits Afrikaners and other minorities in South Africa.
Cyril Ramaphosa faces challenges in reversing the VAT hike following an agreement with ActionSA to support the 2025 Budget during his visit to Chiawelo, Soweto.
South Africa's fragile coalition faces a critical test as the ANC schedules a crucial meeting to discuss its future with the DA following a divisive Budget vote that revealed fundamental differences between the partners. Political analysts warn this rift could reshape the country's governance landscape.
The Government of National Unity faces its biggest test as the narrowly-passed National Budget with its controversial VAT increase sparks political tension. With the DA heading to court and the rand weakening in response, what does this mean for South Africa's economic stability?
Parliament's push for new oversight visit guidelines has sparked intense debate among MPs, with some fearing executive interference could undermine their constitutional duty to monitor public institutions effectively.
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana defends Treasury's reliance on GTAC for expenditure reviews, revealing tensions within the Government of National Unity over spending reforms and explaining why specialised skills are sometimes outsourced despite Budget constraints.