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Politics

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 Nyathi
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 Nyathi
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 Nyathi
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 Nyathi
‘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 Nyathi
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 Nyathi
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 Nyathi
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
US deputy mission chief in South Africa to step down
Politics
/ 28 February 2025

US deputy mission chief in South Africa to step down

Dana Brown is leaving not only the mission, but the foreign service, sources said

By Emsie Ferreira
When art breaks the frame
Friday
/ 28 February 2025

When art breaks the frame

What happens when artists challenge beauty, publishing and politics? A fair like no other

By Kibo Ngowi
ANC Youth League’s Malatji defends treasurer’s lack of tertiary qualifications
Politics
/ 28 February 2025

ANC Youth League’s Malatji defends treasurer’s lack of tertiary qualifications

The youth league president also said that if AfriForum is not interested in nation building, its supporters should pack up and go to the US

By Lunga Mzangwe
ANC ‘Talibans’ plan leadership shakeup in KwaZulu-Natal after being sidelined
Politics
/ 28 February 2025

ANC ‘Talibans’ plan leadership shakeup in KwaZulu-Natal after being sidelined

Internal strife is brewing in the ANC’s structures in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng, with members claiming that the recent reshuffle is weighted in favour of Cyril Ramaphosa’s allies

By Mandisa Nyathi
Cabinet invokes Public Finance Management Act to justify historic budget delay
Politics
/ 27 February 2025

Cabinet invokes Public Finance Management Act to justify historic budget delay

Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavhenini said the postponement was necessary to address funding challenges within a constrained fiscal environment

By Mandisa Nyathi
Follow Thomas Sankara’s example and put the ‘servant’ back into public servant
Opinion
/ 27 February 2025

Follow Thomas Sankara’s example and put the ‘servant’ back into public servant

The former president of Burkina Faso showed us that it is possible to cultivate political virtues for ethical politics

By Tamlyn February
The Great Reset could be hiding in plain sight
Thought Leader
/ 27 February 2025

The Great Reset could be hiding in plain sight

The death of the Cold War and the waning influence of the US and Russian might shift geopolitics in a way that Africa could benefit from

By Philip Machanick
‘Incompetent’ Mzwanele Manyi faces MK party revolt
Politics
/ 27 February 2025

‘Incompetent’ Mzwanele Manyi faces MK party revolt

Some members believe the chief whip is out of his depth, which has left the EFF’s Julius Malema dominating as the voice of the opposition

By Lunga Mzangwe
Amos Masondo takes over ANC Gauteng’s provincial leadership
Politics
/ 26 February 2025

Amos Masondo takes over ANC Gauteng’s provincial leadership

Gauteng secretary TK Nciza was demoted to being an additional member and snubbed the meeting

By Mandisa Nyathi
Ramaphosa calls for ‘rules-based order’ to protect the vulnerable
Politics
/ 26 February 2025

Ramaphosa calls for ‘rules-based order’ to protect the vulnerable

Addressing G20 finance ministers, the president said a rules-based international order was needed to manage tension and resolve conflicts

By Emsie Ferreira
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