12 h. ago Global trade war is inevitable following Trump’s tariffs: Analyst

Parks Tau says they are still trying to make sense of the new tariffs

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18 h. ago GNU Faces Crisis As Presidency Questions DA’s Commitment Following Budget Opposition

The Government of National Unity (GNU) in South Africa is experiencing significant strain after the Democratic Alliance (DA) opposed the recently proposed national budget, leading to questions about the party’s role within the coalition. The DA’s rejection of the budget, primarily due to disagreements over a proposed Value Added Tax (VAT) increase, has intensified existing… Read More »GNU Faces Crisis As Presidency Questions DA’s Commitment Following Budget Opposition The post GNU Faces Crisis As Presidency Questions DA’s Commitment Following Budget Opposition first appeared on iAfrica.

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18 h. ago How can you implement a budget that you don’t believe in: DA’s Aucamp

DA FedEx will be holding meetings over the next two-days to discuss the party's GNU future

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18 h. ago DA Cabinet seats at risk after backlash in budget vote, analyst warns

Political analyst says seats allocated to the DA in cabinet may be reduced significantly.

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24 h. ago South African Officials Defend Land Policy During Key US Talks

A senior South African delegation, led by International Relations Director-General Zane Dangor, has returned from Washington, where it met top US officials to discuss bilateral issues and clarify Pretoria’s stance on contentious policies like the Expropriation Act. The US officials, including those from the White House and State Department, were reportedly “cordial and receptive.” The… Read More »South African Officials Defend Land Policy During Key US Talks The post South African Officials Defend Land Policy During Key US Talks first appeared on iAfrica.

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24 h. ago Godongwana questions GNU member’s decision to vote against budget

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana says he's concerned about GNU partners that are against the budget

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35 h. ago Five suspected CIT robbers killed in shootout with police in Durban

The shootout comes after a gang robbed a cash van during peak hour traffic.

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46 h. ago EFF request withdrawal of budget report ahead of parliamentary debate

The Standing Committee on Finance adopted its report on the budget, tabled to the NA last month.

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68 h. ago Maimane urges public to partake in hearings about Revenue Bill

Members of the public are urged to give input regarding the proposed national budget.

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3 d. ago MK is not number three, DA is not bigger than the MK: Khanyile

MK’s Bonginkosi Khanyile says the "Where is my vote walk" will take place over two days.

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4 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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4 d. ago Ramaphosa confident 2025 Budget will pass despite VAT dispute

Ramaphosa confident budget will pass despite VAT hike opposition in Parliament.

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5 d. ago There are still people who are intolerant of free speech: Swana

Analyst Sandile Swana says an expression doesn't become hate speech because it doesn't please people

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7 d. 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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8 d. ago DA shooting itself in the foot over budget vote stance: Analyst

She further says their actions will harm the Government of National Unity.

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8 d. ago KZN Agriculture on drive to dip livestock for foot and mouth disease

The department is focusing on the restriction of movement, surveillance and vaccination.

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8 d. ago Trump signs order calling for proof of US citizenship to vote

The sweeping order also would seek to take federal funding away from states that do not comply.

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8 d. ago KZN budget not addressing challenges faced by teachers: SADTU

The union says the budget does not talk to the issue of permanent employment of teachers.

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9 d. ago Mchunu urges calm following arrest in Soshanguve patrollers’ shooting

Mchunu says communities must continue to work together in fighting crime.

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9 d. 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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