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Budget scrapes through the National Assembly after DA revolt
The Democratic Alliance now plans to challenge the fiscal framework in court, further raising the tension around its future in the ruling coalition
Ramaphosa wants the DA to remain in the coalition
But the presidency said on Wednesday the crunch vote on the fiscal framework was a test of the party’s commitment to the GNU
Budget: Finance committees approve fiscal framework at 11th hour
The agreement came thanks to a lifeline ActionSA threw the ANC
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