Zille vs Mbalula: How the DA’s ultimatum toppled Nkabane
/ 25 July 2025

Zille vs Mbalula: How the DA’s ultimatum toppled Nkabane

Democratic Alliance’s Helen Zille cornered the ANC’s Fikile Mbalula with the ultimatum to axe the minister or lose DA support on budget votes

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ANC, DA square off over budget
/ 18 July 2025

ANC, DA square off over budget

The Democratic Alliance won’t back the budgets for the departments of higher education, human settlements and police

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One-year-old GNU brings stability, but fails on other metrics
/ 20 June 2025

One-year-old GNU brings stability, but fails on other metrics

Observers say the government of national unity has kept parties such as the EFF and MK in check, but jobs, growth and reform remain elusive

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DA renews bid to control policing in Western Cape
/ 30 May 2025

DA renews bid to control policing in Western Cape

The party has bristled at billionaire Johann Rupert’s remarks that the Cape Flats are the epicentre of South Africa’s violent crime problem

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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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High court suspends VAT hike
/ 27 April 2025

High court suspends VAT hike

The Democratic Alliance launched the application against the finance minister, the South African Revenue Service, the Speaker of the National Assembly and the Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces.

EFF pushes its alternative budget, demands reform
/ 17 April 2025

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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EFF accuses ANC of ‘using’ it in government of national unity and budget talks
/ 16 April 2025

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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