7 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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15 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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43 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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62 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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62 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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62 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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68 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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3 d. 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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4 d. 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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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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6 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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9 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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1 week 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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1 week 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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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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1 week ago Limpopo opposition parties warn against mismanagement of budget funds

Maila says money allocated to departments must be used for the benefit of the public.

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1 week ago Mixed reactions to R158,8 billion budget tabled in KZN legislature

MEC for Finance, Francois Rodgers presented the provincial budget of R158.8 billion.

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1 week ago Cosatu first to oppose VAT increase in Parliament’s budget hearings

Cosatu was the first at the public hearings to call for the removal of VAT hikes

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1 week ago Motlanthe part of panel that will facilitate DRC peace talks

The two blocs want to implement immediate, medium- and long-term measures to achieve peace.

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1 week ago Limpopo taxi industry optimistic ahead of Provincial Budget Speech

The budget that will be delivered by Limpopo Treasury MEC, Kgabo Mahoai on Tuesday.

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