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International relations department concerned by US calls for policy change in SA
Politics
/ 20 March 2025

International relations department concerned by US calls for policy change in SA

The US State Department has said it will seek changes after ambassador is kicked out

By Emsie Ferreira
Zandile Gumede: Stop arresting people before concluding investigations
Politics
/ 20 March 2025

Zandile Gumede: Stop arresting people before concluding investigations

The former eThekwini mayor said the corruption case against her, which has been ongoing for seven years, has been financially draining

By Lunga Mzangwe
Austerity feeds extremists: Where is Germany headed?
Opinion
/ 20 March 2025

Austerity feeds extremists: Where is Germany headed?

Middle powers, like Germany and South Africa, need to step up their collaboration while striving for a global order based on rules, cooperation and solidarity

By Sebastian Sperling
MPs from around the world urge Trump to revoke order on SA
Politics
/ 20 March 2025

MPs from around the world urge Trump to revoke order on SA

The group said the US president’s decision to suspend aid to South Africa was a regressive assault on the country’s sovereignty

By Emsie Ferreira
Zandile Gumede denies plans to join Zuma’s MK party, but leaves door open
Politics
/ 20 March 2025

Zandile Gumede denies plans to join Zuma’s MK party, but leaves door open

The eThekwini ANC regional chair, former mayor and corruption accused has said she would not wish the step-aside rule even on ‘my worst enemy’

By Lunga Mzangwe
SA condemns Israel’s onslaught on Gaza
Politics
/ 19 March 2025

SA condemns Israel’s onslaught on Gaza

The deadly airstrikes were a violation of international law, the department of international relations said

By Emsie Ferreira
MK party strife intensifies as ‘nepotism’ allegations grow louder
Politics
/ 19 March 2025

MK party strife intensifies as ‘nepotism’ allegations grow louder

uMkhonto weSizwe members have accused leaders of double standards, saying Duduzile-Zuma Sambudla is being shielded from disciplinary action

By Mandisa Makgakga
SACP will contest 2026 municipal elections independent of ANC
Politics
/ 18 March 2025

SACP will contest 2026 municipal elections independent of ANC

The South African Communist Party is among 192 political parties that had not met the deadline to register with the Electoral Commission of South Africa

By Mandisa Makgakga
South Africa’s presidency confirms ‘regrettable’ expulsion of ambassador to US Ebrahim Rasool
Politics
/ 15 March 2025

South Africa’s presidency confirms ‘regrettable’ expulsion of ambassador to US Ebrahim Rasool

The move, which marks a further deterioration of diplomatic relations between the two countries, was announced by US secretary of state Marco Rubio in a post on X late on Friday

By Stella Mapenzauswa
Godongwana defends his VAT hike to parliamentary committees
Politics
/ 14 March 2025

Godongwana defends his VAT hike to parliamentary committees

A hostile response signals the start of the treasury’s struggle to avoid amendments to the 2025 budget

By Emsie Ferreira
Mbalula’s ambitions are ‘sowing divisions’ in the Free State
Politics
/ 14 March 2025

Mbalula’s ambitions are ‘sowing divisions’ in the Free State

Sources say the ANC’s latest intervention in the province is aimed at replacing the secretary general’s opponents with loyalists

By Lunga Mzangwe
Parliament fines nine MPs for late submission of financial interests declarations
Politics
/ 14 March 2025

Parliament fines nine MPs for late submission of financial interests declarations

Those penalised included the minister in the presidency responsible for planning, monitoring and evaluation, Maropene Ramokgopa

By Umamah Bakharia
EFF eyes Ekurhuleni mayoral seat
Politics
/ 14 March 2025

EFF eyes Ekurhuleni mayoral seat

This move is in line with the Economic Freedom Fighters’
plan to survive beyond the 2026 local government election

By Mandisa Makgakga
Coalition takes wrangling over tax in the budget to parliament
Politics
/ 14 March 2025

Coalition takes wrangling over tax in the budget to parliament

Budget approval hangs in the balance and resistance to it is set to play out in the legislature’s finance committees

By Emsie Ferreira
Budget 2.0: Political parties divided over VAT hike, albeit lower than initial proposal
Politics
/ 13 March 2025

Budget 2.0: Political parties divided over VAT hike, albeit lower than initial proposal

The Democratic Alliance said the budget would struggle to pass in parliament, given the ANC’s lack of a majority

By Mandisa Makgakga
Steenhuisen reiterates DA opposition to tax hikes
Politics
/ 12 March 2025

Steenhuisen reiterates DA opposition to tax hikes

His party would have yielded if any increases were guaranteed to be temporary and tied to an overhaul of state spending patterns

By Emsie Ferreira
Budget deadlock threatens governance stability, small parties warn
Politics
/ 12 March 2025

Budget deadlock threatens governance stability, small parties warn

Members of the government of national unity and opposition parties have raised concerns that the ongoing impasse between the ANC and DA could trigger the need for fresh elections

By Mandisa Makgakga
SA wants to continue trading with the US, Ramaphosa tells parliament
Politics
/ 11 March 2025

SA wants to continue trading with the US, Ramaphosa tells parliament

The president affirmed South Africa’s interest in trading with the US under Agoa despite the diplomatic spat between the two countries

By Aarti Bhana
Mbalula: ANC will not tolerate cadre deployment that prioritises political connections
Politics
/ 11 March 2025

Mbalula: ANC will not tolerate cadre deployment that prioritises political connections

The secretary general said a local government intervention task team would be sent to assist struggling Free State municipalities

By Lunga Mzangwe
Ramaphosa plans to pitch trade deal to Trump
Politics
/ 11 March 2025

Ramaphosa plans to pitch trade deal to Trump

The president is taking a transactional approach to resolving a diplomatic tempest

By Emsie Ferreira
Mbalula rejects succession talks, backs Mashatile as next ANC president
Politics
/ 10 March 2025

Mbalula rejects succession talks, backs Mashatile as next ANC president

The party’s secretary general said he was only halfway through his current job and was focusing on rebuilding the party

By Mandisa Makgakga
‘Mbalula homing in on presidency’
Politics
/ 7 March 2025

‘Mbalula homing in on presidency’

ANC members in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng allege that the reconfiguration of the provincial structures and upcoming branch audits are part of his strategy to strengthen his position for the race

By Mandisa Makgakga
Lesufi apologises to Ramaphosa for the state of Gauteng
Politics
/ 7 March 2025

Lesufi apologises to Ramaphosa for the state of Gauteng

The premier has also vowed that the province will be ready to host the G20 summit

By Lunga Mzangwe
Budget impasse down to the wire
Politics
/ 7 March 2025

Budget impasse down to the wire

Any VAT increase is probably off the table, leaving the treasury to look for revenue without bringing the coalition to the brink

By Emsie Ferreira and Aarti Bhana
Zelenskyy set to land in South Africa on April 10
Politics
/ 6 March 2025

Zelenskyy set to land in South Africa on April 10

The Ukrainian president’s visit is announced as Europe rallies after Washington cuts support

By Emsie Ferreira
ANC Joburg regional executive members seek union backing to fight Morero
Politics
/ 6 March 2025

ANC Joburg regional executive members seek union backing to fight Morero

The South African Municipal Workers Union said it would not march but would ask for a meeting with the president when he visited the city

By Lunga Mzangwe
Jeff Radebe vows to purge ANC KwaZulu-Natal dissenters to rebuild voter confidence
Politics
/ 5 March 2025

Jeff Radebe vows to purge ANC KwaZulu-Natal dissenters to rebuild voter confidence

The political heavyweight says corrupt officials and factionalists would be the first to go

By Mandisa Makgakga
SA not against remunerating whistleblowers, says minister Mzamo Buthelezi
Politics
/ 5 March 2025

SA not against remunerating whistleblowers, says minister Mzamo Buthelezi

Discussions about financial incentives for crucial information are ongoing but protections for whistleblowers must also be strengthened

By Des Erasmus
AfriForum reiterates calls for US sanctions against Ramaphosa
Politics
/ 5 March 2025

AfriForum reiterates calls for US sanctions against Ramaphosa

Kallie Kriel said treason charges were baseless and would only serve AfriForum’s cause

By Emsie Ferreira
Malema denies negotiating with ANC on VAT increase
Politics
/ 4 March 2025

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 shortfall

By Lunga Mzangwe
Kubayi makes way for Zuko Godlimpi as ANC shuffles convenors
Politics
/ 3 March 2025

Kubayi makes way for Zuko Godlimpi as ANC shuffles convenors

Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development Mmamoloko Kubayi has been removed as the head of the party’s economic transformation committee

By Mandisa Makgakga
Active citizenry will drive anti-corruption efforts, minister tells G20 working group
Politics
/ 3 March 2025

Active citizenry will drive anti-corruption efforts, minister tells G20 working group

An engaged and informed public plays a crucial role in accountability and reform, said Inkosi Mzamo Buthelezi

By Des Erasmus
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