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Wednesday, April 2, 2025

Politics

WATCH LIVE | Crunch time for Budget 2025 vote: DA, MKP and EFF slam 'flawed' process

WATCH LIVE | Crunch time for Budget 2025 vote: DA, MKP and EFF slam 'flawed' process

By Kamogelo Moichela | Published 27m ago

In the midst of tense negotiations, President Ramaphosa cautions the DA that their choices could lead to isolation within the GNU. As the budget vote approaches, the future of South Africa's coalition hangs in the balance.

Streamlining legislation | How Parliament is tackling unstable coalition governments ahead of 2026 local elections

By Hope Ntanzi | Published 55m ago

The Portfolio Committee on Cogta is streamlining legislation by merging two competing bills to create stability in local government coalitions, addressing the growing challenges of multi-party governance before the 2026 elections.

Streamlining legislation | How Parliament is tackling unstable coalition governments ahead of 2026 local elections

Streamlining legislation | How Parliament is tackling unstable coalition governments ahead of 2026 local elections

Parliament edge closer to endorsing a new Deputy Public Protector

By Mayibongwe Maqhina | Published 1h ago

Parliament edge closer to endorsing a new Deputy Public Protector

Budget deadlock | Ramaphosa warns DA of self-exclusion from coalition

By Kamogelo Moichela | Published 2h ago

Budget deadlock | Ramaphosa warns DA of self-exclusion from coalition

Clearing the Air | How SA's G20 delegation addressed US concerns about land policies

By Xolile Mtembu | Published 3h ago

Clearing the Air | How SA's G20 delegation addressed US concerns about land policies

EFF challenges 2025 fiscal report legality, threatens court action on eve of budget vote

By Kamogelo Moichela | Published 4h ago

EFF challenges 2025 fiscal report legality, threatens court action on eve of budget vote

Zanu PF | 'We hope Pretoria and Washington find each other and mend relations'

By Jonisayi Maromo | Published 4h ago

Zanu PF | 'We hope Pretoria and Washington find each other and mend relations'

Fikile Mbalula labels US refugee centre plan for Afrikaners as 'madness'

By Kamogelo Moichela | Published 5h ago

Fikile Mbalula labels US refugee centre plan for Afrikaners as 'madness'

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Joshlin Smith trial: Questions arise over potential suspect oversight

Joshlin Smith trial: Questions arise over potential suspect oversight

Trump’s tariffs may send shockwaves through South Africa's economy

Trump’s tariffs may send shockwaves through South Africa's economy

Budget deadlock: DA and ANC power struggle puts Government of National Unity at risk

Budget deadlock: DA and ANC power struggle puts Government of National Unity at risk

Singing through the ages: how vocal groups harmonise history

Singing through the ages: how vocal groups harmonise history

DA loses VAT fight, accuses ANC and ActionSA of betraying the country

By Sinenhlanhla Masilela | Published 17h ago

DA loses VAT fight, accuses ANC and ActionSA of betraying the country

DA loses VAT fight, accuses ANC and ActionSA of betraying the country

GOOD Party calls for urgent action on human rights abuses at Pickwick Transitional Housing

By Hope Ntanzi | Published 19h ago

GOOD Party calls for urgent action on human rights abuses at Pickwick Transitional Housing

GOOD Party calls for urgent action on human rights abuses at Pickwick Transitional Housing

Budget disputes highlight DA's diminishing role in South Africa's GNU, says analyst

By Simon Majadibodu | Published 20h ago

Budget disputes highlight DA's diminishing role in South Africa's GNU, says analyst

Budget disputes highlight DA's diminishing role in South Africa's GNU, says analyst

ANC-DA Budget showdown: Ramaphosa and Steenhuisen in last-minute talks

By Mayibongwe Maqhina | Published 21h ago

ANC-DA Budget showdown: Ramaphosa and Steenhuisen in last-minute talks

ANC-DA Budget showdown: Ramaphosa and Steenhuisen in last-minute talks

MKP sets sights on winning two wards in KwaZulu-Natal by-elections

By Willem Phungula | Published 21h ago

MKP sets sights on winning two wards in KwaZulu-Natal by-elections

MKP sets sights on winning two wards in KwaZulu-Natal by-elections

Mbalula calls for justice as AfriForum defends principal in Cwecwe rape case

By Kamogelo Moichela | Published 21h ago

Mbalula calls for justice as AfriForum defends principal in Cwecwe rape case

Mbalula calls for justice as AfriForum defends principal in Cwecwe rape case

BRICS+ Series: How the BRICS Reserve Arrangement is Challenging Western Financial Dominance

By Dr Iqbal Survé | Published 22h ago

BRICS+ Series: How the BRICS Reserve Arrangement is Challenging Western Financial Dominance

BRICS+ Series: How the BRICS Reserve Arrangement is Challenging Western Financial Dominance

ANC warns of potential reconfiguration of Government of National Unity amid budget talks

By Kamogelo Moichela | Published Apr 1, 2025

ANC warns of potential reconfiguration of Government of National Unity amid budget talks

ANC warns of potential reconfiguration of Government of National Unity amid budget talks

People’s Movement for Change accuses DA of prioritising politics over unity

By Simon Majadibodu | Published Apr 1, 2025

People’s Movement for Change accuses DA of prioritising politics over unity

People’s Movement for Change accuses DA of prioritising politics over unity

South Africans demand #JusticeForCwecwe as nationwide protests highlight GBV system failures

By Hope Ntanzi | Published Apr 1, 2025

South Africans demand #JusticeForCwecwe as nationwide protests highlight GBV system failures

South Africans demand #JusticeForCwecwe as nationwide protests highlight GBV system failures

GNU stability at risk | ANC and DA in deadlock over Budget and VAT increase

By Simon Majadibodu | Published Apr 1, 2025

GNU stability at risk | ANC and DA in deadlock over Budget and VAT increase

GNU stability at risk | ANC and DA in deadlock over Budget and VAT increase

Fikile Mbalula addresses media on ANC budget outcomes and ongoing political tensions

By Se-Anne Rall | Published Apr 1, 2025

Fikile Mbalula addresses media on ANC budget outcomes and ongoing political tensions

Fikile Mbalula addresses media on ANC budget outcomes and ongoing political tensions

'No VAT increase': DA digs its heels in as budget impasse mounts

By Jonisayi Maromo | Published Apr 1, 2025

'No VAT increase': DA digs its heels in as budget impasse mounts

'No VAT increase': DA digs its heels in as budget impasse mounts

What happens to DA in GNU? Mdumiseni Ntuli insists the budget will pass with or without DA

By Jonisayi Maromo | Published Apr 1, 2025

What happens to DA in GNU? Mdumiseni Ntuli insists the budget will pass with or without DA

What happens to DA in GNU? Mdumiseni Ntuli insists the budget will pass with or without DA

Buthelezi appointed as EFF deputy secretary in KwaZulu-Natal

By Thami Magubane | Published Apr 1, 2025

Buthelezi appointed as EFF deputy secretary in KwaZulu-Natal

Buthelezi appointed as EFF deputy secretary in KwaZulu-Natal

GNU on verge of collapse: DA threatens to sink budget after ANC talks collapse

By Kamogelo Moichela | Published Apr 1, 2025

GNU on verge of collapse: DA threatens to sink budget after ANC talks collapse

GNU on verge of collapse: DA threatens to sink budget after ANC talks collapse

Minister Simelane rejects R700,000 overbilling claims involving Eskom contractor Vitrovian

By Simon Majadibodu | Published Apr 1, 2025

Minister Simelane rejects R700,000 overbilling claims involving Eskom contractor Vitrovian

Minister Simelane rejects R700,000 overbilling claims involving Eskom contractor Vitrovian