South African taxpayers can’t afford R1.1 bn for political parties
/ 4 July 2025

South African taxpayers can’t afford R1.1 bn for political parties

There is not enough transparency and the funds would be better spent on health and education

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Godongwana holds firm amid pressure to resign over budget
/ 1 May 2025

Godongwana holds firm amid pressure to resign over budget

The finance minister says his U-turn on a VAT hike was a collective decision of the government of national unity

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VAT battle is over but coalition crisis continues
/ 24 April 2025

VAT battle is over but coalition crisis continues

Meetings are due in coming days and weeks to undo the damage after the finance minister caved on the tax increase

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DA not ‘walking away’ after talks with ANC to rescue coalition
/ 13 April 2025

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

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ANC and DA contemplate end of days
/ 4 April 2025

ANC and DA contemplate end of days

Both parties are mindful of the magnitude of a split as South Africa faces more economic turmoil

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