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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.
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?
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.
PA leader Gayton McKenzie insisted that undocumented immigrants working in restaurants and receiving healthcare services should leave, arguing that their presence harms the local economy and contributes to unemployment among South Africans.
The ANC and SACP are set to reconfigure their alliance, aiming to fortify South Africa's national democratic revolutionary front in the wake of their May 2024 electoral defeat.
In a dramatic escalation of diplomatic tensions, US State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce denounces SA Ambassador Rasool's remarks as 'unacceptable to all Americans,' leading to his immediate expulsion and raising concerns about US-SA relations.
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.
In a bold move escalating diplomatic tensions between South Africa and the US, Cosatu announces plans for a hero's welcome for Ambassador Rasool, while calling for reciprocal action against US diplomats. The labour federation's stance highlights growing strain in SA-US relations.