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Bilie by Nze conceded defeat but questioned election fairness after Nguema's win. Politics
He vowed to diversify the country’s oil-reliant economy. Politics
Trump also linked his post to a video sequence of EFF Leader Julius Malema. Politics
The former army general has campaigned across Gabon wearing a baseball cap. Politics
Italy leads the race for the second additional place, with Spain and Germany trailing behind. Sport
Mbalula says the ANC will now reset the GNU and engage with other politicial parties. Politics
DA leader John Steenhuisen says they will not simply desert the GNU. Politics
Build One South Africa (BOSA) leader Mmusi Maimane is optimistic that political parties can reach a “workable solution” regarding the national budget following a scheduled meeting with the African National Congress (ANC). He plans to present alternatives to the proposed 0.5% Value Added Tax (VAT) increase, aiming to generate approximately R120 billion in revenue without… Read More »Maimane Proposes Alternatives to VAT Increase in Budget Discussions with ANC The post Maimane Proposes Alternatives to VAT Increase in Budget Discussions with ANC first appeared on iAfrica. Politics
ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba has stated that the party will not consider joining the Government of National Unity (GNU) unless the proposed Value Added Tax (VAT) increase is withdrawn. Despite supporting the African National Congress (ANC) in passing the fiscal framework in Parliament, Mashaba emphasized that addressing the VAT hike and income tax bracket adjustments… Read More »ActionSA’s Participation in Government of National Unity Contingent on VAT Hike Reversal The post ActionSA’s Participation in Government of National Unity Contingent on VAT Hike Reversal first appeared on iAfrica. Politics
Deputy President Paul Mashatile says the DA must vote for the budget, they must come to support it. Politics
Verstappen returned to his winning ways in the 2025 Formula 1 season recording first win. Politics
Max Verstappen won the Japanese Grand Prix from pole for the fourth straight year on Sunday but Red Bull team principal Christian Horner thought the Dutchman’s 64th race victory was one of his best ever. McLaren have set the pace this season as Verstappen struggled with the RB21 but the four-times world champion got every… Read More »Red Bull boss lauds flawless Verstappen after surprise win at Suzuka The post Red Bull boss lauds flawless Verstappen after surprise win at Suzuka first appeared on iAfrica. Politics
DA leader says parliament did not follow proper procedure when it adopted the Fiscal Framework. Politics
ATM says NPA used for politically motivated cases rather than those of ordinary citizens Politics
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. Politics
Mashilo reiterates the SACP's opposition to the proposed VAT increase. Events
Guinea’s military junta has announced September 21, 2025, as the date for a long-awaited constitutional referendum—a key step toward restoring democratic rule in the West African country. The referendum will determine the adoption of a new constitution to replace the military charter currently governing the country. Initially, junta leader Col. Mamadi Doumbouya pledged to begin… Read More »Guinea Sets September Date for Referendum to Restore Democracy The post Guinea Sets September Date for Referendum to Restore Democracy first appeared on iAfrica. Politics
Mozambique’s parliament has unanimously passed a landmark law aimed at restoring peace through national dialogue and constitutional reform. Backed by all political parties, the law stems from a March 5 peace agreement between President Daniel Chapo and opposition leaders. It proposes restructuring the state, decentralizing power, and revising presidential authority to enhance democratic governance. While… Read More »Mozambique Approves Historic Peace Law Amid Political Tensions The post Mozambique Approves Historic Peace Law Amid Political Tensions first appeared on iAfrica. Politics
DRC President Felix Tshisekedi commuted the death sentences of three Americans convicted of participating in a failed coup attempt to life imprisonment, days ahead of a high-level US delegation visit. The men—Marcel Malanga, Tyler Thompson Jr., and Benjamin Reuben Zalman-Polun—were among 37 convicted after attempting to storm the presidential palace and the residence of politician… Read More »Tshisekedi Grants Clemency to Americans Convicted in Failed Coup The post Tshisekedi Grants Clemency to Americans Convicted in Failed Coup first appeared on iAfrica. Politics
