9 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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12 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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44 h. ago South Africa’s VAT Hike Sparks Legal Showdown and Political Uncertainty

The Democratic Alliance (DA) has taken legal action against the South African government’s 2025 budget, challenging the constitutionality of its approval process and seeking to block a proposed value-added tax (VAT) hike. The DA, the second-largest party in the fragile ruling coalition, opposed the fiscal framework passed by Parliament, calling the process procedurally flawed. The… Read More »South Africa’s VAT Hike Sparks Legal Showdown and Political Uncertainty The post South Africa’s VAT Hike Sparks Legal Showdown and Political Uncertainty first appeared on iAfrica.

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45 h. ago Guinea Sets September Date for Referendum to Restore Democracy

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.

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45 h. ago Mozambique Approves Historic Peace Law Amid Political Tensions

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.

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45 h. ago Niger Bets on Local Mining in Break From Western Partnerships

Niger’s military-led government is doubling down on resource nationalism, awarding copper and lithium mining permits to local firms as part of a broader, Sahel-wide push to reduce reliance on Western companies. The move echoes similar strategies in Mali and Burkina Faso, fellow junta-led states, which also favor domestic control and courting non-Western allies like China,… Read More »Niger Bets on Local Mining in Break From Western Partnerships The post Niger Bets on Local Mining in Break From Western Partnerships first appeared on iAfrica.

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63 h. ago Government seeks comprehensive probe in Matatiele child rape case

The girl was allegedly raped in October last year.

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63 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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65 h. ago Gauteng government secures over R312bn in investment pledges: Maile

Maile says investment pledges came from local, regional and international investors. 

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69 h. ago Tensions remain high in South Sudan following Machar’s house arrest

Riek Machar is accused of being behind clashes between government forces and the White Army

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3 d. ago US judge blocks Trump cuts to legal aid for migrant children

That law requires the government to ensure all unaccompanied children receive legal counsel.

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3 d. ago South African Steel Giant Gets State Boost to Avert April Shutdown

ArcelorMittal South Africa has postponed the planned closure of its long steel operations to August 31, following a $91.5 million lifeline from the state-owned Industrial Development Corporation. The struggling steelmaker had earlier announced it would shut down the division by April after failing to secure government concessions on electricity costs, freight rail tariffs, and import… Read More »South African Steel Giant Gets State Boost to Avert April Shutdown The post South African Steel Giant Gets State Boost to Avert April Shutdown first appeared on iAfrica.

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4 d. ago SARS Exceeds Revenue Targets, Collects Over R1.85 Trillion Amid Economic Challenges

The South African Revenue Service( SARS) says it collected more than R1.85 trillion in taxes in the 2024/25 financial year, outperforming its previous estimates. SARS announced its preliminary revenue outcome on Tuesday. The better than expected collection comes despite a challenging operating environment. The country’s chronically weak economy, a lower-than-expected wage increase, a decline in… Read More »SARS Exceeds Revenue Targets, Collects Over R1.85 Trillion Amid Economic Challenges The post SARS Exceeds Revenue Targets, Collects Over R1.85 Trillion Amid Economic Challenges first appeared on iAfrica.

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4 d. ago Compliance concerns grow as Spaza shop registrations continue

Businesses are expected to have their municipal registration certificates displayed

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4 d. ago Summer rains are expected to be shorter in the future: Meteorologist

Meteorologist Tuwani highlights the growing risks of extreme weather events.

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5 d. ago NW MEC for transport welcomes high court ruling on removal of BRP

The entity has been marred by financial difficulties and governance collapse.

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6 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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7 d. ago Myanmar Quake Death Toll Hits 1,000 As International Aid Starts To Arrive

Foreign rescue teams began flying into Myanmar on Saturday to aid the search for survivors from an earthquake that killed more than 1,000 people in the impoverished Southeast Asian nation crippling critical infrastructure amid a grinding civil war. The death toll in Myanmar was 1,002, the military government said on Saturday, up sharply from initial… Read More »Myanmar Quake Death Toll Hits 1,000 As International Aid Starts To Arrive The post Myanmar Quake Death Toll Hits 1,000 As International Aid Starts To Arrive first appeared on iAfrica.

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8 d. ago Mashatile says water infrastructure now top priority for government

Mashatile says poor infrastructure hinders access to clean water

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8 d. ago New licence to allow for outsourcing of water, sanitation services

The indaba aims to highlight government's commitment to tackling South Africa's water crisis.

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