President Ramaphosa condemns Cape Independence group's US diplomatic mission amid tensions

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President Cyril Ramaphosa strongly condemns the Cape Independence Advocacy Group's US visit, describing it as a threat to South Africa's constitutional democracy ...

Pollak's 'damaging behaviour' concerning for US-SA relations, says Presidency spokesperson Vincent Magwenya

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South African presidential spokesperson expresses deep concerns over Joel Pollak's potential appointment as US ambassador, citing his controversial stance on domestic ...

No rush to fill US ambassador role, says Presidency amid diplomatic strain

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President Cyril Ramaphosa is taking a strategic pause in appointing a new US ambassador amid diplomatic tensions, emphasising the need for careful consideration ...

Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla back in court over July unrest charge

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The violence and looting which primarily affected KwaZulu-Natal and parts of Gauteng resulted in over 300 deaths.

Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla back in court over July unrest charge

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MK Party members Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla and Bonginkosi Khanyile are accused of inciting public violence and inciting violence against the state during the July unrest. ...

ANC willing to collaborate with non-GNU parties for Budget support

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How is the ANC's proposed VAT increase designed to support government revenue while protecting the poor?

Fikile Mbalula accuses DA of hypocrisy over Budget 2025 and proposed VAT hike opposition

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Fikile Mbalula defends the ANC's budget proposal as a progressive step, asserting that it will lead to meaningful transformation for South Africans.

Cabinet slams DA's VAT opposition as 'anti-transformation' agenda

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Cabinet spokesperson Khumbudzo Ntshavheni accuses the Democratic Alliance of using VAT opposition as a smokescreen to undermine transformation initiatives, including ...

Zuma calls for support of July unrest instigator-accused Bonginkosi Khanyile ahead of court appearance

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Former president Jacob Zuma has called for mass support of MK Party youth leader Bonginkosi Khanyile, who faces charges related to the July 2021 KZN unrest. The ...

Ramaphosa discusses Godongwana's budget challenges and VAT increase

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Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana announces a VAT increase amidst declining revenues, sparking political reactions from the DA and EFF.

Budget 2025 | DA threatens to block VAT increase in parliamentary showdown

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The Democratic Alliance has thrown down the gauntlet in South Africa's budget crisis, with party leader John Steenhuisen announcing they will block the proposed ...

Budget 2025 | EFF extends olive branch to DA over VAT concerns

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The EFF has called for collaboration with the DA on budget amendments, specifically regarding the contentious VAT increase, while emphasising the need for job creation ...

Budget 2025 | Crisis deepens as DA vows to reject VAT hike

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South Africa faces a potential budget crisis as the Democratic Alliance threatens to block the national budget if the ANC proceeds with a proposed 0. 5% VAT increase, ...

Trump’s executive order: US considers refugee resettlement for Afrikaners amid racial discrimination concerns

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US officials are taking significant steps to offer refugee resettlement to Afrikaners facing racial discrimination in South Africa, following President Trump's controversial ...

ANC Stands Firm: 'We're not anti-America, we're anti-bullying'

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In a bold response to recent US interventions, ANC's Nomvula Mokonyane challenges AfriForum and DA's American diplomatic missions, asserting South Africa's sovereignty ...

'I'll cut SRD to drop VAT'

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Finance Minister gives SA tough choices

AfriForum denies political party plans, but analysts see different future

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AfriForum's CEO dismisses political party rumours while maintaining higher aspirations beyond party politics.

AfriForum denies political party plans, but analysts see different future

Kamogelo Moichela and Simon Majadibodu|Published

AfriForum's CEO dismisses political party rumours while maintaining higher aspirations beyond party politics, but political analysts suggest the organisation's deep ...

Budget Speech | Mbalula dismisses interference claims as GNU debates continue

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ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula has defended the party's meetings with Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana, amid growing tensions over the delayed budget speech ...

VAT hike vs SRD grant cut: Godongwana's fiscal dilemma

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Finance Minister Godongwana faces a critical decision that could affect millions of South Africans: either increase VAT to 17% or reduce the R35 billion SRD grant ...

Mbalula promises end to cadre deployment of incompetent officials

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ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula has warned that the party will not tolerate cadre deployment that prioritises political connections over competence.

Mbalula promises end to cadre deployment of incompetent officials

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ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula announces a skills audit for municipal managers, pledging that only qualified individuals will be deployed to enhance service ...

Mbalula's allegations of political tactics: Who will lead the ANC?

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Fikile Mbalula faces accusations of undermining rivals as he eyes the ANC presidency in 2027, while insisting Deputy President Paul Mashatile should take the lead. ...

Parliament's police watchdog demands answers on 'top secret' Phala Phala report

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Parliamentary police portfolio committee chairperson Ian Cameron challenges the unprecedented 'top secret' classification of the Phala Phala report, raising concerns ...

Finance Minister Godongwana | No VAT hike if SRD grant is reduced

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Finance Minister Godongwana faces a critical decision that could affect millions of South Africans: either increase VAT to 17% or reduce the R35 billion SRD grant ...