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Political parties call for action as South Africa's unemployment crisis escalates
Political parties are demanding urgent action from the government as the crisis deepens, highlighting significant disparities and the need for effective job creation strategies.
ATM's Vuyo Zungula calls out black parties in GNU for neglecting community needs
Are black political parties in the GNU truly serving their communities? ATM leader Vuyo Zungula thinks not, accusing them of prioritising ministerial roles over real community needs.
Political parties demand action as South Africa's unemployment crisis escalates
As South Africa's unemployment rate hits a staggering 32. 9%, political parties are demanding urgent government action to tackle the escalating crisis.
ANC pours cold water on MK Party's call for AG to probe ditched Budget speech
The ANC has rejected the MK Party's request for a forensic audit into the aborted 2025 national budget speech, labelling it as frivolous. The ANC argues that the Auditor-General's annual audits are sufficient to address concerns over the R2. 3 million spent on preparations for the speech that was never delivered.
ANC dismisses MK Party’s audit request over Budget Speech cost
The ANC has rejected the MK Party's request for a forensic audit into the aborted 2025 national budget speech, labelling it as frivolous. The ANC argues that the Auditor-General's annual audits are sufficient to address concerns over the R2. 3 million spent on preparations for the speech that was never delivered.
ANC rejects MK Party's audit request over ditched Budget speech costs
The ANC has rejected the MK Party's request for a forensic audit into the aborted 2025 national budget speech, labelling it as frivolous. The ANC argues that the Auditor-General's annual audits are sufficient to address concerns over the R2. 3 million spent on preparations for the speech that was never delivered.
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.
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?
ANC eats humble pie in KZN, plots comeback after MK Party feast
Can the ANC regain voter confidence in KZN? The party's secretary-general briefed the media following crucial engagement with the ANC's Provincial Task Team.
Will Jacob Zuma's MK Party topple the ANC in eThekwini?
Political analysts point to a combination of factors behind the MKP’s rise, including dissatisfaction with the ANC’s service delivery, corruption, and leadership failures.
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.
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.
MK Party topples ANC in its heartland, looks ahead to 2026 local polls
In a decisive by-election victory, the uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP), led by former president Jacob Zuma, clinched the ward, ending the ANC’s dominance in the area, during the by-election on Wednesday.
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.
IEC official suspended amid voting rigging allegations during by-election in Ward 18 in Mandeni
The situation in the Msunduzi voting district (VD) escalated when members of the MKP claimed they caught an IEC official attempting to steal an IEC voting scanner.
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.
The VAT betrayal: How South Africa’s political charlatans sold out the people
MP Visvin Reddy delves into how close South Africans were to paying extra and the impact it would have had. This would have been a reality had the ANC's political opponents like the MK Party not stood firm in opposing the hike. Reddy also takes a swipe at the parties that sided with the ANC.
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.
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.
Calls for Godongwana’s resignation grow over VAT blunder
The initial proposal to increase VAT by 2% triggered strong backlash from political parties, trade unions, and civil society. Under intense pressure, Godongwana revised the proposal to a 0. 5% hike, but this too was challenged in court by the Democratic Alliance (DA) and the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF).
MK Party calls for Finance Minister Godongwana's resignation amid economic turmoil
The MK Party escalates calls for Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana's resignation by tabling a motion of no confidence in Parliament, citing fiscal mismanagement amid South Africa's deepening economic crisis.
Malema warns: ANC's arrogance may pave the way for Steenhuisen's presidency
Could South Africa soon be led by a white president? EFF leader Julius Malema warns that if the ANC continues its reckless governance, DA leader John Steenhuisen could rise to power through a united opposition.
MK Party warns of deeper economic crisis amid VAT suspension
The uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party has welcomed the Western Cape High Court’s decision to suspend the Democratic Alliance's planned VAT increase. However, the party warns that this ruling is merely a band-aid solution to a more profound economic crisis, calling for urgent reforms and the resignation of Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana.
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.
Another high-stakes by-election in KZN
The contest will see the ANC, uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP), IFP, and the EFF battling for control of the ward that was previously governed by the ANC.