News24 | WRAP | No need to ‘reshuffle’ Godongwana, says Mbalula
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has announced the withdrawal of the proposed VAT increase of 0.5 percentage points.
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News24 | Steenhuisen part of a three-minister team seeking ‘deal’ with US after Trump’s tariffs
The government has established an inter-ministerial committee to engage the US following its imposition of 30% tariffs on South African goods.
VAT to remain at 15% after Godongwana caves
The finance ministry in a midnight announcement said the decision was informed by consultations with political parties
News24 | R335 million for political parties this year, courtesy of the taxpayer
Represented political parties will get R335 521 000 in the 2025/2026 financial year, courtesy of the taxpayer.
Approval of the fiscal framework was rooted in deception, court hears
Counsel for the EFF told the high court that ActionSA was swindled in an unconstitutional manner to support a VAT hike.
News24 | Unity and national advancement will guide Ramaphosa in appointing a US ambassador
Promoting “the unity of the nation and that which will advance the republic” will inform President Cyril Ramaphosa’s decision on who to appoint as South Africa’s next ambassador to the United States.
News24 | Ramaphosa lauds late Pope Francis for seeking to ‘unite humanity’
Pope Francis advanced a world view of inclusion, equality and care for marginalised individuals and groups, said President Cyril Ramaphosa as he offered his condolences on behalf of the government and South Africans to Catholics on the passing of the pontiff.
News24 | Royal rumble: Eastern Cape royal family challenges appointment of acting AmaMpondo king
An Eastern Cape royal family has outright rejected Premier Oscar Mabuyane’s recognition in the gazette last month of Prince Freeman Dumelani Sigcau as the acting king in the deeply divided AmaMpondo kingship.
News24 | Dirco claims news site ‘fabricated’ Mcebisi Jonas quotes, denies interview took place
The Department of International Relations and Cooperation has denied that US special envoy Mcebisi Jonas granted an interview to news website Semafor, calling his reported quotes “fabricated” and “entirely unfounded”.
News24 | Trump administration ‘well disposed’ to SA despite geopolitical tension, says Lamola
International Relations Minister Ronald Lamola is confident of restoring ties with the USA.
News24 | ANC’s fading grip: DA gains traction as polls show seismic voter shift
The ANC’s dominance is diminishing even further while the DA is emerging as a viable alternative for voters, according to recent polls from three organisations.
The God Edition | How faith guides South Africa’s politicians
For this year’s Mail & Guardian God Edition, we asked a number of the country’s prominent politicians what role faith plays in their lives
EFF pushes its alternative budget, demands reform
The party has proposed a R512.8bn revenue strategy and refuses to agree to a VAT increase
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Jonas can overcome past criticism of Trump, says international relations ministry
The spokesman said new special envoy to Washington Mcebisi Jonas’s censure of the US president was not an impediment to mending fences
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EFF accuses ANC of ‘using’ it in government of national unity and budget talks
The Economic Freedom Fighters say the ANC only holds discussions with them during times of political crisis
Tampering scandal halts top Msunduzi appointment
An internal investigation has been launched by the municipality following claims of interfering with recruitment documents
Mcebisi Jonas named special envoy to US
The former deputy finance minister has to salvage ties with Washington amid a diplomatic deep freeze and global trade war
DA not ‘walking away’ after talks with ANC to rescue coalition
The parties remain divided over an increase in VAT, which the DA says South Africans cannot afford
ANC, DA confirm meeting to try and save coalition, but offer little detail
The stand-off between the two parties dates back to 19 February when DA leader John Steenhuisen made clear the party would not support a national budget that proposed a two percentage point increase in VAT
Trump to snub November G20 summit in SA, again citing so-called persecution of whites
The department of international relations and cooperation rejected the claim, saying the government was bound by the Constitution to defend the rights of South Africans of all races
News24 | Disciplinary charges loom for ANC MPs who skipped the Budget vote
ANC MPs who were absent during the 2 April parliamentary sitting to adopt the 2025 fiscal framework and revenue proposals could face disciplinary action.