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Gauteng water crisis in the forefront as political parties challenge Lesufi’s Sopa promises
Gauteng’s prolonged water crisis and Premier Panyaza Lesufi’s recent comments — for which he later apologised — about using hotel facilities during outages returned to the…
New deputy mayor post set to cost Joburg over R1.28 mln annually
Councillors approved a deputy mayor position for the first time in the city’s history, with 107 voting in favour
Opposition questions Mothibi appointment as NPA head, expressing concerns over process and independence
The uMkhonto weSizwe party called on the incoming national director of public prosecutions to immediately act against Hangwani Maumela when he steps into office
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
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
How coalition discord damned the budget
The DA has upped the ante in its demands for consultation on every point of government policy, although ANC ministers also opposed a planned VAT increase
Parties warn Godongwana against tax hikes ahead of budget speech
Last year, the finance minister hinted there would be tax increases in 2025
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
Lines in the sand drawn and redrawn in the first five months of the GNU
Pre-existing policy tensions between the ANC and the Democratic Alliance have been the biggest stressors on Ramaphosa’s government
Minor parties back Mashatile for post-Ramaphosa GNU leadership
They believe the deputy president has the political acumen and experience to maintain the fragile alliance
ANC infighting threatens GNU more than tensions with DA
Strains are evident, but a cabinet ‘clearing house’ will offer the unity government a way of dealing with disputes
Good to govern: After a month of waiting, Ramaphosa finally appoints his unity cabinet
Key security cluster ministries are dominated by the president’s allies in the ANC
Ramaphosa to announce cabinet at 9pm on Sunday
The president has made plain his impatience to lock down a deal and name his new executive
Ramaphosa may make space in cabinet for smaller parties
The Democratic Alliance has yet to say whether it will accept the president’s offer of six cabinet portfolios.
South Africa’s economic prospects brighten with Government of National Unity
The smooth transition is raising hopes of improved economic growth and outlook