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
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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.
News24 | ‘It’s not all wine and roses’: DA KZN leader on GPU, ‘egos’ and what must be done
DA KwaZulu-Natal leader Francois Rodgers believes the national and provincial governments of unity will survive, despite disagreements between the ANC and DA over the fiscal policy at a national level.
Amid ongoing talks, bets are on the GNU will remain intact
Tension between the DA and ANC persists but ActionSA may keep them together
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News24 | BOSA proposes alternatives to VAT hike in its Budget talks with the ANC
The leader of one of two parties that helped the ANC get the Budget and fiscal framework over the line when it voted in support of it in the National Assembly has taken the party’s proposed alternatives to the 0.5-percentage-point VAT increase to the ANC.
News24 | UPDATE | Mashatile compares DA to a ‘crocodile’, Mbalula speaks on Budget impasse
Deputy President Paul Mashatile compared the DA to a “crocodile” in an allegory he made while speaking about the government of national unity during the commemoration of Chris Hani in the Eastern Cape.
ANC conducts flurry of meetings as coalition crisis drags on
The Democratic Alliance’s federal executive has held an urgent meeting to decide how to respond to an invitation to talks by the ANC’s national working committee
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News24 | Electoral reform no silver bullet, up to voters to do the ‘heavy lifting’ – Schreiber
While electoral reform could improve the accountability, stability and inclusivity of the South African political system, ultimately, it would be up to the voters to “punish failed and corrupt leaders, and reward progress”, Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber said on Wednesday.
News24 | DA lobbies public to object to Mchunu’s private security firearm draft regulations
Another point of contention between government of national unity (GNU) partners – the ANC and DA – is brewing as the DA lobbies the public to object the draft regulations for the private security industry that Police Minister Senzo Mchunu has recently published for comment.
ANC dares DA to walk out of GNU
Secretary general Fikile Mbalula challenged the Democratic Alliance to either support the government of national unity or make its exit official, as tension rises over the budget
News24 | EFF calls for apartheid and trust taxes, stimulus fund in fiscal framework plan
The EFF believes the incumbent fiscal framework entrenches crises ranging from fiscal consolidation, rising debt-service costs, and the “regressive” value-added tax increase, among other things.
ANC and DA divided on future of coalition
The ANC has bought itself time to decide whether to expel its constantly restive coalition partner
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News24 | ANC to announce the future of GNU following meeting of national leaders
ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula will announce the ANC’s decisions on the future of the Government of National Unity (GNU) on Tuesday.
Kubayi to discuss her rumoured ANC deputy president ambitions ‘when time is right’
The justice minister has also rejected claims that she is part of a plot to stop party deputy president Paul Matsatile from standing in the ANC’s 2027 elective conference
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Hlabisa calls for stability as VAT fallout threatens to capsize GNU
The Inkatha Freedom Party president said the VAT debate should not be weaponised to derail the coalition government’s primary mandate of ensuring economic stability and service delivery
News24 | We never depended on DA for support, says Mashatile as ANC meets on GNU fate
With talks to get the government of national unity back on track, Deputy President Paul Mashatile has reiterated the ANC never depended on the DA for anything.