Taxed Twice: Taxpayers bear the brunt as public services falter in South Africa

Kamogelo Moichela|Published

Citizens are losing trust in the government system because of its inability to deliver for them, leading them to invest more in private services.

DA KZN worried about provincial government being a casualty of GNU's possible demise

Kamogelo Moichela|Published

Deputy President Paul Mashatile announced the ANC's plan to reconfigure the alliance, aiming to strengthen the GNU.

IFP affirms support for national budget, plans to meet DA for cooperation in GNU

Kamogelo Moichela|Published

The DA and EFF have approached the court to legally challenge the passing of the 2025 Budget that included a 0. 5% Value-Added-Tax (VAT).

South African MPs 'saw no apartheid' in Israel: Controversial 'secret' trip sparks GNU tension

Kamogelo Moichela|Published

The controversial trip included nine MPs from the DA, PA, and ACDP - parties with differing stances on the Israel-Palestine conflict - and has sparked tensions within ...

Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis faces investigation amid family dispute

Kamogelo Moichela|Published

Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis is under investigation for alleged abuse of power in a family dispute, raising serious concerns about the misuse of authority ...

Ramaphosa praises visible policing in Joburg during late-night visit

Kamogelo Moichela|Published

President Cyril Ramaphosa's late-night visit to Johannesburg raises critical questions about the city's safety, as he praises visible policing amidst ongoing crime ...

Tshwane Mayor Moya aims to transform 'White Elephant' assets into productive resources

Kamogelo Moichela|Published

Mayor Moya reveals ambitious plans to revitalise Tshwane's state-owned assets and boost employment through new by-laws supporting small businesses in townships. ...

Parties in GNU undertake a secret trip to Israel

Kamogelo Moichela and Simon Majadibodu|Published

DA and PA MPs' secret trip to Israel raises eyebrows amid calls for diplomatic suspension.

ActionSA to ANC: Scrap VAT hike before any GNU discussions

Kamogelo Moichela|Published

ActionSA and ANC conclude 'productive' budget meeting, focusing exclusively on scrapping the 0. 5% VAT increase before May 1, with both parties confirming no discussions ...

SANDF clarifies presence at Cwecwe protest: 'Border duties only, not monitoring'

Kamogelo Moichela|Published

The South African National Defence Force has denied deploying troops to monitor the anti-GBV march in Matatiele supporting seven-year-old rape victim Cwecwe, stating ...

'Business is being erratic' | Mbalula slams corporate interference in ANC-DA dispute

Kamogelo Moichela|Published

Business leaders' attempt to mediate between the ANC and DA backfires as Mbalula criticises corporate interference in government affairs, calling their preference ...

Steenhuisen says DA open to power-sharing talks with ANC amid budget dispute

Kamogelo Moichela|Published

DA leader John Steenhuisen outlines the party's commitment to economic recovery and calls for the ANC's cooperation in shared governance.

DA can walk away, but the GNU will stand strong : Mbalula

Kamogelo Moichela|Published

ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula addressed the media on the implications of the DA's potential exit from the Government of National Unity, asserting that key ...

Watch VideoWATCH: ANC decides DA fate in GNU

Kamogelo Moichela|Published

ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula is expected to give an update on Tuesday on the latest developments of the National Working Committee (NWC) meeting.

Watch VideoANC pushes 'reset button' on GNU but DA remains. . . for now

Kamogelo Moichela and Lee Rondganger|Published

ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula is expected to give an update on Tuesday on the latest developments of the National Working Committee (NWC) meeting.

ActionSA stands firm | 'Scrap VAT increase before GNU negotiations'

Kamogelo Moichela|Published

ActionSA has drawn a firm line in the sand, refusing to consider the ANC's proposal to join the Government of National Unity unless the controversial VAT increase ...

Budget 2025 | FF+ slams ANC for working with other parties to pass budget but insists it won't quit the GNU

Kamogelo Moichela|Published

Freedom Front Plus (FF+) leader Corné Mulder stated that his party’s participation in the Government of National (GNU) was based on the question of whether it benefits ...

ANC to reveal DA's future in the Government of National Unity, according to Mashatile

Kamogelo Moichela|Published

Deputy President Paul Mashatile responds to the DA's budget rejection, questioning their commitment to the Government of National Unity and hinting at potential ...

ANC struggles to find alternatives to VAT hike after ActionSA budget deal

Kamogelo Moichela|Published

Cyril Ramaphosa faces challenges in reversing the VAT hike following an agreement with ActionSA to support the 2025 Budget during his visit to Chiawelo, Soweto. ...

ANC to announce DA’s future in GNU on Monday says Mashatile

Kamogelo Moichela|Published

In a leaked audio clip, President Cyril Ramaphosa and his deputy President Paul Mashatile expressed that the DA's actions have effectively positioned the party outside ...

ANC to announce DA’s future in GNU on Monday says Mashatile

Kamogelo Moichela|Published

In a leaked audio clip, President Cyril Ramaphosa and his deputy President Paul Mashatile expressed that the DA's actions have effectively positioned the party outside ...

GNU crisis | Mashatile condemns DA ministers for working after budget rejection

Kamogelo Moichela|Published

Deputy President Paul Mashatile questions DA ministers' integrity for reporting to work after opposing the budget vote, as ANC's top leadership meets to decide the ...

MK Party criticises Trump's tariffs, warns tariffs would harm white SA farmers the most

Kamogelo Moichela|Published

US President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that all US imports will be subject to a base duty of 10%, with higher rates applied to 60 nations, including South ...

GNU in jeopardy | ANC demands action against DA ministers after budget rejection

Kamogelo Moichela|Published

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 ...

Education Minister prioritises safe school infrastructure over pit toilet deadlines

Kamogelo Moichela|Published

After years of her party criticising government delays in eradicating dangerous pit toilets in schools, Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube now emphasises that safety ...