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Godongwana rejects wealth tax as 'Dangerous Gamble'—warns of capital flight and economic fallout
Finance Minister Godongwana will deliver his revised national budget on May 21. This is the third one this year.
ActionSA condemns Orania and Kleinfontein as symbols of apartheid nostalgia
ActionSA denounced Orania and Kleinfontein as dangerous symbols of racial division, challenging the notion that these towns represent cultural preservation.
EFF leader Julius Malema condemns UK visa denial as an ‘act of cowardice’
Julius Malema criticises the UK for denying him a visa, calling it an attempt to suppress free speech and accusing Elon Musk and Donald Trump of trying to criminalise his political views.
EFF reconfigures leadership in KZN ahead of local elections
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has restructured its leadership in KwaZulu-Natal in response to disappointing electoral performances.
City of Tshwane named safest metro in South Africa - study
According to the study, this recognition makes Tshwane safer than major US cities such as Atlanta and New Orleans, as well as its capital, Washington DC.
Julius Malema's EFF stands firm after UK visa denial
Despite the UK visa denial for Julius Malema, EFF leaders remain resolute, vowing to continue their political engagements and challenge bureaucratic obstacles.
UK Visa denial: EFF not backing down
EFF president Julius Malema has hit back at the UK High Commission in South Africa, accusing them of playing politics after denying him a visa.
Visa denial prompts British High Commission to apologise to Julius Malema
The High Commission further indicated that the delegation may withdraw their applications and that “the Home Office will fully refund all application fees incurred, including the priority service application. ”
EFF calls for transparency in 2025 budget hearings amid economic crisis
The EFF demands genuine public engagement and transparency in the 2025 budget hearings, urging Parliament to abandon its 'rubber-stamp' approach for a more inclusive process.
British High Commission apologises to Julius Malema over visa denial
The British High Commission has formally apologised to Julius Malema after the UK Home Office failed to process his visa application in time for the Africa Together Conference at Cambridge University, igniting controversy and raising questions about political motivations behind the denial.
Remember the ‘Kill the Boer’ chant? AfriForum hails UK visa ban on Malema, calls for worldwide action
AfriForum applauds the UK’s decision to deny Julius Malema a visa, urging the international community to impose sanctions due to his controversial remarks. Malema claims the denial is an attack on his political views.
Julius Malema denied visa to attend Cambridge Conference in UK: What you need to know
Scheduled to speak at a conference renowned for promoting diverse discourses on pressing global issues, Malema found himself unexpectedly grounded at OR Tambo International Airport.
EFF criticises Mayor Moya for cutting power to Weskoppies Psychiatric Hospital
The EFF has slammed Mayor Nasiphi Moya's decision to cut power to Weskoppies Psychiatric Hospital over unpaid bills, calling for accountability and highlighting the impact on vulnerable patients.
EFF ponders shake up of KZN leadership ahead of local government elections
The Economic Freedom Fighters are set to reconfigure their leadership in KwaZulu-Natal by the end of the week, following a series of electoral setbacks.
Sihle Lonzi criticises Deputy Minister Letsike for her response to MacG's podcast remarks
Sihle Lonzi of the EFF criticises Deputy Minister Letsike's response to MacG's derogatory comments, calling for clarity on separation of powers and urgent reforms in the podcasting sector.
EFF calls for improved road safety measures following deadly Eastern Cape accident
The EFF have urged the Department of Transport to enhance road safety measures following a devastating accident that left 15 people dead.
ANC, MK Party to square off in another crunch by-election in KZN
The by-election comes as the ANC’s faced internal challenges with waning influence in some regions, particularly in the face of growing opposition parties, including the rising uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP), the IFP, who will be contested Ward 4.
City of Tshwane under pressure as EFF calls for action against Afrikaners-only Kleinfontein
The EFF demands the dismantling of the controversial white Afrikaners-only settlement in Kleinfontein following a court ruling that the area was illegally occupied.
‘We are window shopping’: EFF vows to occupy land near Kleinfontein
In a bold protest, the EFF demands equal rights for black South Africans in Kleinfontein, challenging the area's exclusionary practices following a court ruling on its legality.
Ramaphosa backs Godongwana after VAT u-turn: ‘No resignation, lessons learned'
President Cyril Ramaphosa defended Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana and indicated that he will keep his job.
'Useless and Wasteful': Malema demands deputy ministers be fired to save SA billions
Julius Malema, leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters, has called for the elimination of deputy minister positions, labelling them as 'useless' and suggesting that their removal could free up funds for South Africa's budget.
MK Party seizes another ANC stronghold ward in Mandeni amid tense by-election
The MKP’s latest triumph adds to its growing popularity, while the ANC continues to battle dwindling electoral fortunes.
Budget 2025 | 'It is not my intention to resign as Finance Minister' - Enoch Godongwana
A new 2025 National Budget will be tabled on May 21, but Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana says he has no plan to resign over the budget debacle.
EFF calls for termination of R34 million monthly office rentals for Gauteng provincial government
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) in Gauteng demand the immediate cancellation of costly lease agreements, revealing a shocking R34 million monthly expenditure on office rentals while 41 government-owned buildings remain unused.
Mzwanele Manyi: South Africans should thank MK Party for opposing ANC's VAT increase
Mzwanele Manyi argues that the MK Party's influence in the 2024 elections has significantly weakened the ANC's power and ignited crucial debates on VAT increases.