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ANC in KwaZulu-Natal focuses on rebuilding support amid challenges

The ANC in KwaZulu-Natal is working to rebuild its support base under the leadership of Fikile Mbalula, who commended the party's efforts despite recent electoral challenges. The party aims for political renewal and accountability in response to declining support.

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Bongani Hans|Published

MK Party accuses ANC of abusing state resources ahead of Mpofana by-election

As the Mpofana by-election approaches, can the ANC defend itself against allegations of abusing state resources for political gain?

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Hope Ntanzi|Published

Mashatile assures MPs: State resources will not fund ANC power struggles

Deputy President Paul Mashatile assures Parliament that state resources will not be misused in the lead-up to the 2027 ANC elective conference, amidst ongoing allegations of political misconduct.

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Kamogelo Moichela|Published

Bruised but Unbroken: ANC vows to serve KZN people despite MK, IFP by-election blows

The ANC in KwaZulu-Natal says it won’t hold any grudges against the people of the province after losing three out of five recent by-elections and will continue working to serve the community.

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Simon Majadibodu|Published

ANC begins deliberations on revised Budget

The National Treasury has begun preparations for the upcoming budget, with Director-General Duncan Pieterse confirming that they will be saving costs.

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Mashudu Sadike|Published

DA on why it wants ‘rigid racial quotas’ removed

Advocate Ismail Jamie SC representing the DA, argued that rigid racial quotas are harming employment opportunities.

Cape Times News
Mashudu Sadike|Published

ANC begins deliberations on revised Budget

The National Treasury has begun preparations for the upcoming budget, with Director-General Duncan Pieterse confirming that they will be saving costs.

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Mashudu Sadike|Published

DA challenges constitutionality of new employment equity targets

As the DA takes legal action against the Employment Equity Amendment Act, tensions rise within the Government of National Unity, raising questions about its future.

News South Africa Gauteng
Mashudu Sadike|Published

‘An affront to workers’: ANC slams DA’s court bid to scrap Employment Equity Act

The DA will challenge the Act at the Pretoria High Court on Tuesday. The DA alleges that the Act will damage the economy even further.

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Kamogelo Moichela|Published

ANC, DA 'Like milk and oil' - Mbalula draws line amid GNU tensions

As cracks appear within ANC ranks over its uneasy partnership with the DA, secretary-general Fikile Mbalula insists the two parties are ideologically incompatible, and says the ANC won’t back down on transformative policies.

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Simon Majadibodu|Published

Mbalula rules out VAT hike in new budget, advocates pro-poor economic approach

The ANC backs Finance Minister Godongwana as political tensions rise, calling for a revised fiscal framework that prioritises the needs of the vulnerable.

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Kamogelo Moichela|Published

'Our people don't believe us anymore'- ANCYL blasts ANC over broken promises

Collen Malatji, President of the African National Congress Youth League, attributes the ANC's recent election defeat to its failure to tackle poverty and economic exclusion.

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Simon Majadibodu|Published

Alleged shooting incident fuels ANC power struggle between Mbalula and Mashatile

Deputy President Paul Mashatile's alleged shooting incident has sparked controversy within the ANC, with party leaders questioning the authenticity of the claims and speculating on underlying political tensions.

Cape Argus News
Mashudu Sadike|Published

ANC infighting heats up as Mbalula casts doubt on alleged shooting incident

The alleged attack on SA deputy president Paul Mashatile is on the spotlight after ANC secretary general cast doubt on the incident.

News South Africa Gauteng
Mashudu Sadike|Published

ANC's Fikile Mbalula hints imminent announcement regarding VAT budget decision

Anticipation builds as ANC prepares to unveil a significant decision on the contentious VAT increase, amidst ongoing political negotiations and legal challenges to the 2025 Budget.

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Kamogelo Moichela|Published

ANC was kept in the dark about Paul Mashatile's shooting, says Fikile Mbalula

The ANC has expressed its shock over being uninformed about the shooting incident involving Deputy President Paul Mashatile, only learning of it through media reports.

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Simon Majadibodu|Published

Paul Mashatile calls for ANC renewal over succession ambitions as party faces survival crisis

Amid the ANC’s historic electoral decline, Paul Mashatile urges a focus on rebuilding the party rather than campaigning, positioning himself as a potential future leader while warning that survival depends on urgent renewal.

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Kamogelo Moichela|Updated

Zamani Saul warns that Mashatile's shooting could deepen ANC divisions ahead of 2027 elections

Zamani Saul, re-elected Chairperson of the ANC in Northern Cape, warns that the alleged shooting incident involving Deputy President Paul Mashatile could exacerbate divisions within the party as it heads towards the 2027 elective conference.

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Simon Majadibodu|Published

Police commissioner reassures public on executive safety after Paul Mashatile’s alleged hit

General Fannie Masemola reassures the nation about the safety of the President and Deputy President following an alarming shooting incident involving Deputy President Paul Mashatile.

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Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Published

ANC speaks out on Paul Mashatile’s alleged hit

Dr Gwen Ramokgopa of the ANC responds to allegations of assassination attempts, confirming an investigation into a shooting incident involving Deputy President Mashatile, amid speculation of internal party tensions.

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Simon Majadibodu|Published

ANC highlights progress in talks with FF Plus and DA amid VAT disputes

The ANC says it is committed to fostering dialogue with opposition parties FF Plus and DA to address pressing fiscal challenges, including the controversial VAT increase.

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Hope Ntanzi|Published

ANC highlights progress in talks with FF Plus and DA amid VAT disputes

The ANC says it is committed to fostering dialogue with opposition parties FF Plus and DA to address pressing fiscal challenges, including the controversial VAT increase.

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Hope Ntanzi|Published

How the clash between Ramaphosa and Mashatile is reshaping the DA's role in South Africa's GNU

As tensions rise between Cyril Ramaphosa and Paul Mashatile over the DA's role in the Government of National Unity, a political analyst reveals the strategies shaping their clash ahead of the crucial ANC conference in 2027

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Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

IFP calls for urgent revenue solutions following VAT increase

The IFP urges the government to seek alternative revenue solutions to alleviate the burden of the VAT increase on South African consumers, following a significant meeting with the ANC to address the ongoing budget impasse.

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Hope Ntanzi|Published

Mbalula: ‘Budget negotiations going smoothly, as ANC prepares to meet DA this weekend’

ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula reports positive progress in cross-party talks to resolve the 2025 National Budget impasse, with a roadmap expected next week despite tensions over the proposed VAT increase that saw GNU partners vote against the fiscal framework.

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Simon Majadibodu|Published