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Tensions escalate between ANC and Malatsi over future of SITA
ANC Communications spokesperson Imraan Subrathie warns that Minister Malatsi's decentralisation plans for SITA could jeopardise job security and economic growth in South Africa's ICT sector.
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.
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.
How NSFAS intends eliminating student accommodation challenges
NSFAS discusses the current challenges in student accommodation and outlines plans for improvement.
EFF calls for transparency in 2025 budget hearings amid economic crisis
The EFF demands genuine public engagement and transparency in the 2025 budget hearings, urging Parliament to abandon its 'rubber-stamp' approach for a more inclusive process.
NSFAS faces R5 billion budget overrun in student accommodation for 2024/25
NSFAS reports a R5 billion budget overrun for student accommodation in 2024/25, detailing the challenges faced and steps being taken to address them.
Student accommodation issues: NSFAS outlines challenges and future plans
NSFAS discusses the current challenges in student accommodation and outlines plans for improvement as they face the 2025 academic year.
No Sacred Cows: MK Party targets 'lavish lifestyle' of South African judges
uMkhonto weSizwe Party demands full asset disclosures, regular lifestyle audits, and questions judicial immunity from public scrutiny.
Sihle Lonzi criticises Deputy Minister Letsike for her response to MacG's podcast remarks
Sihle Lonzi of the EFF criticises Deputy Minister Letsike's response to MacG's derogatory comments, calling for clarity on separation of powers and urgent reforms in the podcasting sector.
Impact of VAT increase suspension on local government budgets
The recent suspension of the planned VAT increase has significant implications for local government budgets and service delivery. This article explores the legal developments surrounding the VAT hike and the subsequent impact on the national budget process
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.
Parliament confirms VAT increase suspended, new budget to be tabled by Finance Minister
Following a court settlement, South Africa's Parliament has suspended the planned VAT increase, allowing Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana to introduce a new budget aimed at ensuring fiscal stability.
Phala Phala Scandal: ActionSA files PAIA request for full IPID report
Police Minister Senzo Mchunu offered no reason for classifying the Phala Phala police report as "top secret" and withholding it from the public, but now ActionSA wants access to it.
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.
Just In: Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana scraps VAT hike
Finance Minister Enoch Godogwana is expected to introduce a revised version of the budget without VAT within the next few weeks.
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.
R31 million spent on suspended magistrates sparks uproar
One magistrate has been on suspension with full remuneration since September 2018, having received over R8 million since then for doing nothing.
FF+ defends Kleinfontein's cultural community amid MKP's controversial visit
The Freedom Front Plus believe that the Tshwane metro was unfair on Kleinfontein after it declared the area to be operating illegally following its failure to comply with legal requirements.
R31 million spent on suspended magistrates sparks uproar
There has been widespread uproar over suspended magistrates costing the taxpayer R31 million.
DA demands urgent Parliament appearance from Health Minister over PEPFAR funding crisis
The Democratic Alliance demands that Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi appear before Parliament to clarify the government's disorganised response and outline plans to mitigate the alarming potential fallout on HIV/Aids in South Africa.
Court battle under way over VAT hike: DA's stance on fiscal policy
The Democratic Alliance is in court taking legal action against the government's proposed 0. 5% VAT increase, arguing it will disproportionately affect the poor and vulnerable.
DA leadership to join supporters at VAT hike court hearing on Tuesday
The Democratic Alliance (DA) had previously written a letter to President Cyril Ramaphosa, accepting the VAT increase but only if the ANC scrapped the Expropriation Act.
VAT hike debate: Godongwana insists Parliament holds the power to reverse
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana addresses the controversial 0. 5% VAT increase in the 2025 budget, clarifying his position and the role of Parliament in the decision-making process.
‘I’m not married to any increases’ – Godongwana on VAT hike debate
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana addresses the controversial 0. 5% VAT increase in the 2025 budget, clarifying his position and the role of Parliament in the decision-making process.
DA won't exit Government of National Unity over VAT controversy, Zille confirms
Helen Zille has confirmed the Democratic Alliance will remain within the Government of National Unity despite opposing the controversial VAT increase.