4 h. ago ActionSA vows not to partake in GNU unless VAT increase is revoked

The party's statement comes amid growing concerns about the future of the GNU.

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7 h. ago DA should not preside over a budget they did not vote for: Mbalula

Mbalula says the ANC will now reset the GNU and engage with other politicial parties.

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17 h. ago ANC clarifies GNU partner dynamics, dismisses Zille’s narrative

This comes as a rift continues to grow between the two- parties

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24 h. ago Maimane Proposes Alternatives to VAT Increase in Budget Discussions with ANC

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.

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24 h. ago ActionSA’s Participation in Government of National Unity Contingent on VAT Hike Reversal

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will not consider joining the Government of National Unity (GNU) unless the proposed Value Added Tax (VAT) increase is withdrawn.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.

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24 h. ago Cape Town Grapples with Widespread Flooding as Severe Weather Hits

Heavy rainfall has led to significant flooding across Cape Town, impacting multiple neighborhoods and causing substantial disruptions. Areas such as Table View, Wynberg, and Parow have reported severe inundation, with numerous vehicles submerged and roadways rendered impassable. The City’s Disaster Risk Management spokesperson, Charlotte Powell, indicated that the Disaster Operations Centre has received numerous reports… Read More »Cape Town Grapples with Widespread Flooding as Severe Weather Hits The post Cape Town Grapples with Widespread Flooding as Severe Weather Hits first appeared on iAfrica.

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24 h. ago ANC Initiates ‘Reset’ of Government of National Unity Amid DA Tensions

The African National Congress (ANC) has announced intentions to recalibrate the Government of National Unity (GNU) by engaging with additional political parties, following the Democratic Alliance’s (DA) opposition to the 2025 National Budget. Despite this move, the DA and Freedom Front Plus (FF+) will remain within the GNU for the time being. ANC Secretary-General Fikile… Read More »ANC Initiates ‘Reset’ of Government of National Unity Amid DA Tensions The post ANC Initiates ‘Reset’ of Government of National Unity Amid DA Tensions first appeared on iAfrica.

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28 h. ago Opposition vows to monitor North West Roads Agency for misuse

Opposition parties in the North West pledged to monitor proposed provincial Roads Agency...

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40 h. ago SAPS, BACSA partner to boost security and fight crime together

The SAPS have signed a partnership with BACSA to improve security measures in several sectors

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45 h. ago Parly trade committee conducts oversight visit to SABS headquarters

Minister Parks Tau has launched an investigation into corruption at SABS

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48 h. ago Eskom ramps up diesel generators to keep up with high power demand

The latest data from Eskom shows they ramped up their use of open cycle gas turbines.

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3 d. ago ActionSA Proposes R100 Billion Revenue Plan to Finance Minister Without Raising VAT

ActionSA has submitted a proposal to Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana, outlining strategies to generate R100 billion in additional government revenue without increasing the value-added tax (VAT). The party’s delegation met with the minister’s team on Saturday to discuss these alternative methods. With six seats in Parliament, ActionSA played a pivotal role in the recent approval of… Read More »ActionSA Proposes R100 Billion Revenue Plan to Finance Minister Without Raising VAT The post ActionSA Proposes R100 Billion Revenue Plan to Finance Minister Without Raising VAT first appeared on iAfrica.

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3 d. ago DA challenges fiscal framework, slams VAT hike process as unlawful

DA leader says parliament did not follow proper procedure when it adopted the Fiscal Framework.

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3 d. 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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3 d. 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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3 d. 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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3 d. ago Pension Fund Act breached in over four Northern Cape Municipalities

Northern Cape municipalities are violating the Pension Fund Act by withholding third-party payments.

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4 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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5 d. 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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5 d. ago DRC and M23 Rebels Agree to First Direct Peace Talks in Doha

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the M23 rebels are set to hold direct peace talks on April 9 in Doha, the capital of Qatar. This development marks a significant step toward resolving one of Africa’s most devastating conflicts. The meeting, facilitated by Qatar, is the first direct negotiation between the parties involved in… Read More »DRC and M23 Rebels Agree to First Direct Peace Talks in Doha The post DRC and M23 Rebels Agree to First Direct Peace Talks in Doha first appeared on iAfrica.

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