26 h. ago “ANC has no right to stop SACP from contesting polls on its own”

The SACP remains resolute in its decision to contest elections independently next year.

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61 h. ago Steenhuisen Reaffirms DA’s Commitment to Government of National Unity Amid Budget Disputes

Democratic Alliance (DA) leader John Steenhuisen has reiterated his party’s dedication to South Africa’s Government of National Unity (GNU), despite recent tensions with the African National Congress (ANC) over the 2025 budget. The DA opposed the proposed 0.5% Value Added Tax (VAT) increase, leading to a strain in relations between the coalition partners. ANC Parliament… Read More »Steenhuisen Reaffirms DA’s Commitment to Government of National Unity Amid Budget Disputes The post Steenhuisen Reaffirms DA’s Commitment to Government of National Unity Amid Budget Disputes first appeared on iAfrica.

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65 h. ago Mbalula Slams DA Over VAT Dispute as ANC Opens Door to ActionSA in GNU

African National Congress (ANC) Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula has accused the Democratic Alliance (DA) of using the controversial 0.5% value-added tax (VAT) increase as a tool for political grandstanding. The VAT proposal has become a major sticking point between the two parties, after the DA refused to support the adoption of the fiscal framework in Parliament… Read More »Mbalula Slams DA Over VAT Dispute as ANC Opens Door to ActionSA in GNU The post Mbalula Slams DA Over VAT Dispute as ANC Opens Door to ActionSA in GNU first appeared on iAfrica.

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65 h. ago ANC Postpones Crucial NEC Meeting as Business Sector Pushes to Preserve Coalition with DA

The African National Congress (ANC) has postponed its special National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting, as pressure mounts from big business to preserve the fragile Government of National Unity (GNU) – including its partnership with the Democratic Alliance (DA). Reports state that the meeting, originally scheduled for Monday to map out a way forward after the… Read More »ANC Postpones Crucial NEC Meeting as Business Sector Pushes to Preserve Coalition with DA The post ANC Postpones Crucial NEC Meeting as Business Sector Pushes to Preserve Coalition with DA first appeared on iAfrica.

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69 h. ago DA’s budget vote shows it’s ‘no decisive force’ in GNU: Mashilo

Mashilo reiterates the SACP's opposition to the proposed VAT increase.

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3 d. ago PP clears Ramaphosa in RDP house handover during ANC campaign

The Public Protector investigated a complaint against President Ramaphosa.

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3 d. ago MK Party views ANC as an opponent, not the enemy as yet: Shivambu

In the recent by-elections, the MK Party won Ward 28 in the KwaDukuza.

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3 d. ago Economists warn GNU uncertainty could threaten economic outlook

ANC Secretary General Fikile Mbalula says the ball is in the DA's court.

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5 d. ago ANC Women’s League says GBV should be declared a national disaster

Nqaba said gender-based violence and femicide is a pandemic, and nothing is being done

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6 d. ago ANC Backs ActionSA Move To Halt VAT Increase, Easing Pressure On Taxpayers

The African National Congress (ANC) has endorsed ActionSA’s proposal to scrap the planned 0.5% VAT increase, aiming to provide relief for taxpayers already facing economic strain. ActionSA introduced an amendment to remove both the VAT and income tax increases proposed for the 2025/2026 fiscal year during Tuesday’s parliamentary joint committee on finance debate. ActionSA representative… Read More »ANC Backs ActionSA Move To Halt VAT Increase, Easing Pressure On Taxpayers The post ANC Backs ActionSA Move To Halt VAT Increase, Easing Pressure On Taxpayers first appeared on iAfrica.

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8 d. ago Khanyile to lead Gauteng MK’s walk over alleged 2024 poll rigging

Mk Party's Tau says the party will be handing over a memorandum to the ConCourt

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8 d. ago ANC and DA Resume Crucial Budget Talks to Avert Coalition Collapse

Negotiating teams from the ANC and DA resumed critical talks on the Budget Sunday afternoon, following an impasse on Friday that threatened the stability of the coalition government. A source familiar with the negotiations informed News24 that the ANC had reached out to the DA to restart discussions after talks stalled, aiming to secure an… Read More »ANC and DA Resume Crucial Budget Talks to Avert Coalition Collapse The post ANC and DA Resume Crucial Budget Talks to Avert Coalition Collapse first appeared on iAfrica.

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8 d. ago ANC vows to go ahead with ICJ case against Israel despite US tensions

Lamola says while govt is working on US-SA relationship, certain matters won't be compromised.

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1 week ago ANC reaches out to BOSA in bid to secure crucial budget votes

BOSA says ANC requested a meeting on budget ahead of vote in Parliament next week.

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1 week ago ANC engaging other parties in bid to resolve budget impasse: Mashatile

The consequent budget was tabled with a 1% point increase over two financial years.

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2 w. ago Expelled Ambassador Calls for South Africa to Uphold Sovereignty

Ebrahim Rasool, the former South African ambassador to the US, received a warm welcome from ANC members and trade unions in Cape Town upon his return to the country. Rasool was declared persona non grata by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio following his critical remarks about Donald Trump’s foreign policy during a webinar. Rasool… Read More »Expelled Ambassador Calls for South Africa to Uphold Sovereignty The post Expelled Ambassador Calls for South Africa to Uphold Sovereignty first appeared on iAfrica.

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2 w. ago ANC North West faction takes conference dispute to apex court

ANC North West members to approach apex court to declare elective conference invalid.

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2 w. ago EFF open to budget talks but only without DA and FF Plus: Dlamini

Marshall Dlamini says the party has met with the ANC in a chief whip's forum.

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2 w. ago Andries Nel Tipped to Succeed Ebrahim Rasool as South Africa’s Ambassador to the US

South Africa is eyeing African National Congress veteran Andries Nel as the frontrunner for its next US ambassador, following the expulsion of Ebrahim Rasool last week. Nel is the country’s Deputy Minister of Justice – a role he has held since 2009. According to sources, he is a respected figure within the ANC, with a… Read More »Andries Nel Tipped to Succeed Ebrahim Rasool as South Africa’s Ambassador to the US The post Andries Nel Tipped to Succeed Ebrahim Rasool as South Africa’s Ambassador to the US first appeared on iAfrica.

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2 w. ago Former Banker Thiam Emerges as Key Challenger Ahead of Ivory Coast Polls

Former Credit Suisse CEO Tidjane Thiam is stepping up his bid for Ivory Coast’s presidency, despite lingering questions about his eligibility. With just seven months until the October election, a potential challenge over Thiam’s French citizenship could derail his campaign. While his name appeared on the recently published voter register, his candidacy could be challenged… Read More »Former Banker Thiam Emerges as Key Challenger Ahead of Ivory Coast Polls The post Former Banker Thiam Emerges as Key Challenger Ahead of Ivory Coast Polls first appeared on iAfrica.

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