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Godongwana faces budget challenge amid economic pressures
In less than a week, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana will have a crack on the 2025-26 budget for the third time in a period of two months and find revenue to plug the about R75 billion budget shirtfall.
Mbalula: ANC must win elections outright to bypass DA resistance in GNU
Fikile Mbalula, the ANC secretary general, said that the party must secure an outright majority in the next elections to advance its transformation agenda and counter the Democratic Alliance's legal challenges.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
‘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.
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.
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.
'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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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