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Ramaphosa’s Constitutional Court dilemma
Ramaphosa’s decision to pursue a judicial review and the Constitutional Court’s call for Parliament to start an impeachment inquiry, will create tensions in the GNU
Inside the EFF Free State plot to remove Maluti-a-Phofung mayor
In a voice note obtained by the Mail & Guardian, a senior EFF leader is heard saying they would give councillors different coloured pens to identify how they voted and that…
‘GNU responsible for country’s success’, MPs say in response to Ramaphosa’s Sona
Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen said much of the progress made ‘bears the unmistakable imprint of the DA’s principled participation’ in the government of national unity
Hijacked: National Dialogue faces a credibility crisis
The DA claims it was proven right to boycott the dialogue after Deputy President Paul Mashatile instructed ministers to attend the convention virtually
Ramaphosa: Racial redress is not stunting growth
The president said the low growth was a function of the slow transfer of the means of production to black South Africans
Lesufi calls relocated Afrikaners ‘untransformed human beings’
He also said that ‘white only’ enclaves such as Kleinfontein would be dealt with within the ambit of the law
Mbalula: Malema a danger for GNU and ANC
The ANC secretary general said the Economic Freedom Fighters voting with the Democratic Alliance would not be a surprise should a motion of no confidence be brought against…
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
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…
Malema denies negotiating with ANC on VAT increase
The Democratic Alliance has suggested cutting government budgets for advertising, travel and catering, and a freeze on hiring for non-essential positions to make up the budget…
Political parties split on Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation address
The president was applauded for his stance on Trump’s backlash against South Africa, saying racial redress, equality and diversity would not be abandoned
Second political realignment is in the offing ahead of 2026 poll
The SACP, EFF and uMkhonto weSizwe party are all looking at potential new alliances
The mayor-go-round must stop
The government of national unity is working at a national level, but the same cannot be said about municipal coalition governments
100 Days of GNU: South Africa’s ‘forced marriage’ is working for the country
Ministers from various parties at national level are taking their portfolios seriously and working together