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Mashatile warns municipal officials: Consequences for misconduct ahead of local elections
President Cyril Ramaphosa recently launched Phase Two of Operation Vulindlela, a strategic initiative aimed at unlocking bottlenecks in service delivery and ensuring sustainable municipal reform.
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.
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.
Zille criticises race-based job targets as DA challenges court ruling
The Democratic Alliance's legal challenge against the Employment Equity Act amendments raises critical questions about race and gender quotas in South Africa. As Helen Zille argues for fair job access, the government defends its transformative measures. What will this court battle mean for the future of employment equity?
Zille slams 'race-based job targets' as DA heads to court
he DA is challenging amendments to the Employment Equity Act in the Pretoria High Court, arguing that race- and gender-based targets are unconstitutional quotas. The government defends the changes as essential for workplace transformation.
‘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.
Employment Equity alone won't fix economic inequality - Ramaphosa
President Cyril Ramaphosa called on businesses to not only comply with progressive labour laws but also actively dismantle historical injustices by creating inclusive, respectful, and empowering workplaces.
Budget Speech 3. 0: Godongwana sets third Budget Speech date
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana reveals the upcoming revised Budget Speech, set for May 21, amidst taxpayer concerns and political turmoil.
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.
Taxpayers face third revised Budget Speech costs on May 21
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana defends his position amid calls for resignation and outlines the financial implications of the upcoming revised Budget Speech.
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.
MK Party rejects Julius Malema's claims of white funding and oppressors' money
The MK Party refutes EFF leader Julius Malema's allegations of white funding, asserting their commitment to independence by rejecting R1. 6 billion.
Mashatile urges unity for Africa's future at T20 gathering
Mashatile highlights the need for a fair global order to ensure Africa's stability, warning against the dangers of undermining multilateralism during his address at the T20 Africa High-Level Dialogue.
DA to Malema - 'You can’t pin VAT issue on us'
The DA has rubbished the EFF's accusation that it was to blame for the chaos around the Ntional Budget which was halted by the Western Cape High Court.
ANC needs EFF to survive - Malema
EFF leader Julius Malema said the ANC will run to his party for support when a motion of no confidence is tabled against President Cyril Ramaphosa.
'South Africans matter’: ANC's response to DA during budget discussions
Amid escalating tensions, the ANC and DA convene in Johannesburg to address critical budget issues and the future of the Government of National Unity.
'No Genocide, No Land Grabs': Steenhuisen backs Ramaphosa ahead of Trump talks
President Cyril Ramaphosa announced imminent talks with Trump to address critical US-South Africa relations.
Godongwana must resign, says EFF as Treasury scraps VAT hike
The EFF calls for the immediate resignation of the Minister of Finance and the Director-General of the National Treasury.
VAT hike scrapped! ANC, ActionSA to deliver details on how it was done
The ANC has strategically left out the two GNU parties, the DA and the FF+, who had opposed the budget.
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.
IEC rules out electronic voting for 2026 local government elections
he Electoral Commission of South Africa has declared that electronic voting is unlikely for the 2026 local government elections, following a recent conference
EFF’s Omphile Maotwe advocates for 'apartheid tax' to safeguard vulnerable families from VAT hike
Amid rising tensions over fiscal policy, EFF Treasurer-General Omphile Maotwe calls for an 'Apartheid tax' on inherited wealth, arguing it is a fairer solution than the proposed VAT hike that disproportionately affects the poor.
ANC denies negotiations with Jacob Zuma's MK Party over Government of National Unity
The ANC firmly rejects claims of secret talks with Jacob Zuma's MK Party, emphasising transparency and accountability in governance.
Government continues to pay millions in COVID-19 relief funds to taxi industry
As the South African government allocates millions in COVID-19 relief funds to the taxi industry, BOSA raises concerns about transparency and accountability in the funding process.
ActionSA, ANC to meet this week but budget talks ‘so far so good’ - Beaumont
ActionSA and ANC's agreement to scrap the VAT hike within 30 days highlights a significant step towards alleviating South Africa's budget crisis.