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General Fannie Masemola reassures the nation about the safety of the President and Deputy President following an alarming shooting incident involving Deputy President Paul Mashatile.
Dr Gwen Ramokgopa of the ANC responds to allegations of assassination attempts, confirming an investigation into a shooting incident involving Deputy President Mashatile, amid speculation of internal party tensions.
A criminal justice expert says the timing and secrecy around the shooting involving Deputy President Paul Mashatile could point to deeper political tensions within the ANC.
Mcebisi Jonas' appointment as Special Envoy to the US has sparked controversy due to his previous criticisms of Donald Trump, but the Presidency has defended the decision, emphasising the importance of context in his past remarks.
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.
What does Donald Trump's decision to skip the G20 Summit in South Africa mean for US representation and global cooperation?
ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula reports positive progress in cross-party talks to resolve the 2025 National Budget impasse, with a roadmap expected next week despite tensions over the proposed VAT increase that saw GNU partners vote against the fiscal framework.
South Africa's Government of National Unity faces a critical juncture as tensions rise following a controversial trip to Israel by key coalition members. With political stability at stake, can the GNU survive this turmoil?
In an era where performative politics overshadows substantive debate, we must ask: Where have South Africa's politicians of substance gone? This article explores the alarming trends in leadership and the implications for democracy
DA and PA MPs' secret trip to Israel raises eyebrows amid calls for diplomatic suspension.
EFF member Carl Niehaus has made explosive claims that 'White Monopoly Capital' and ANC collaborators were the true masterminds behind Chris Hani's assassination 32 years ago.
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?
US President Donald Trump remains resolute in his tariff plans, claiming there is no inflation, despite significant market downturns triggered by China's retaliatory measures.
The SACP and MK Party oppose Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's state visit, labelling him a 'puppet president' and calling for protests.
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.
Floyd Shivambu said the uMkhonto weSizwe Party plans to protests against Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's state visit to South Africa, labelling him a 'puppet president' of NATO.
Fikile Mbalula labels the DA's refusal to support the 2025 National Budget as 'arrogant and disrespectful', igniting tensions within the Government of National Unity. What does this mean for the DA's future role?
ANC's National Working Committee pressures Ramaphosa to remove DA ministers who opposed the budget, with a special NEC meeting scheduled for Monday, while Zille warns such action would collapse the GNU.
Trade Minister, Parks Tau, expresses confusion over the US' newly imposed 30% tariffs on South African exports, highlighting potential economic disruptions in key sectors.
In a pointed response to critics, Deputy President Paul Mashatile vigorously defended the controversial 2025 National Budget, declaring that any fiscal framework neglecting vulnerable South Africans 'must be rejected' – as the DA takes legal action and the future of the Government of National Unity hangs in the balance.
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.
Patriotic Alliance leader Gayton McKenzie urges DA leader John Steenhuisen to resign from the GNU after the DA announces plans to challenge the budget approval in court, igniting political controversy.
Explore the deteriorating alliance between the ANC and DA, a political partnership that has devolved into dysfunction, distrust, and public embarrassment, hindering South Africa's governance.
Speaking on the sidelines of the ANC National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting in Boksburg on Friday, Mbalula said it was rather irrelevant to chant the slogan now because there’s nothing to base it on.