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'Steenhuisen only has matric' - DA lambasted over race quota court case
The Democratic Alliance's court case against the Employment Equity Amendment Act has sparked intense scrutiny of leader John Steenhuisen's qualifications.
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.
Helen Zille:‘Racial laws’ are pushing investors out of SA – DA heads to court over Equity Act
DA federal chair Helen Zille claims the Employment Equity Act and other government policies are driving investors away from South Africa, harming job creation and economic growth.
‘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.
Pay back the Budget money, EFF tells Godongwana
MP Omphile Maotwe, whose party had called for Godongwana to step down due to the Budget delivery fiasco, described the R2. 3 million, which was spent preparing for the Budget, as wasteful expenditure.
Helen Zille reveals ANC's secret settlement attempt over VAT hike
In a heated battle over VAT, DA's Helen Zille accuses the ANC of trying to claim credit for halting a proposed increase while Treasury seeks an out-of-court settlement.
EFF demands Finance Minister to repay R2. 3 million wasted on aborted Budget Speech
The Economic Freedom Fighters demand Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana repay R2. 3 million wasted on an aborted Budget Speech, amidst political turmoil over a controversial VAT increase.
Zille claims secret VAT deal with Godongwana - but offers zero proof: ‘Wait and see if I’m lying’
DA federal council chairperson, Helen Zille, called on the finance minister’s legal team to publicly state that they have approached them for out-of-court settlement on VAT.
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.
DA proceeds with court action against VAT hike despite constructive talks with ANC
"We have not decided to drop the court action on the VAT case," said DA Federal Chairperson Helen Zille.
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.
DA continues to pursue court action on VAT case despite staying in the GNU
The ANC is looking to forge a draft document that would force parties within the Government of National Unity to vote in unison on Parliamentary motions.
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
Zille warns Ramaphosa: Removing DA Ministers would end GNU
Helen Zille warns that President Ramaphosa's potential removal of DA ministers could spell the end of the Government of National Unity. What does this mean for South Africa's political landscape?
'Business is being erratic' | Mbalula slams corporate interference in ANC-DA dispute
Business leaders' attempt to mediate between the ANC and DA backfires as Mbalula criticises corporate interference in government affairs, calling their preference for the DA 'erratic'.
Fikile Mbalula criticises DA's disrespectful stance on the 2025 National Budget
Fikile Mbalula labels the DA's refusal to support the 2025 National Budget as 'arrogant and disrespectful', igniting tensions within the Government of National Unity. What does this mean for the DA's future role?
GNU in jeopardy | ANC demands action against DA ministers after budget rejection
ANC's National Working Committee pressures Ramaphosa to remove DA ministers who opposed the budget, with a special NEC meeting scheduled for Monday, while Zille warns such action would collapse the GNU.
Helen Zille to take the hot seat in the 2025 Showmax Roast
Showmax and Laugh Africa have announced that the outspoken Helen Zille will be the next roastee in the 2025 Roast.
DA contests legality of Budget due to unfair VAT increase
The Democratic Alliance has filed a legal challenge against the upcoming VAT increase, arguing it will unfairly burden South Africans already struggling with high living costs.
DA challenges legality of Budget 2025 in court, citing unfair VAT hike
The Democratic Alliance (DA) is taking a stand against the planned VAT increase set for May 1, filing papers in the Western Cape High Court to challenge its legality. This move follows the recent approval of the 2025 fiscal framework, which the DA argues will unfairly burden South Africans already facing financial difficulties.
Trade Minister Parks Tau vows to seek clarity on Donald Trump’s 30 percent tariffs
Trade Minister, Parks Tau, expresses confusion over the US' newly imposed 30% tariffs on South African exports, highlighting potential economic disruptions in key sectors.
People’s Movement for Change accuses DA of prioritising politics over unity
In a coalition riddled with tensions and diverging agendas, the People's Movement for Change (PMC) is urging a rethink of unity in South Africa's government as budgetary disputes threaten to unravel collaboration.