South Africa politics

ActionSA Demands Transparency on Ithala Bank Loans

ActionSA is demanding transparency from KwaZulu-Natal's Ithala bank over outstanding loans granted to politically exposed individuals. The party is concerned that taxpayer funds may have been misused to benefit politicians and their associates, including the chairperson of Parliament’s portfolio committee on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Zweli Mkhize, and his family. ActionSA’s Alan Beesley says reports indicate that Ithala is commercially and technically insolvent, with 2.2-billion-rand in loans, but only […]

7 March, 2025 35

South Africa

S.A Finance Minister Accuses Cabinet of Leaking VAT Hike Plans

S.A Finance minister Enoch Godongwana has accused some cabinet ministers of leaking plans for a VAT increase to the media. In a media briefing, Godongwana said the government of national unity will work towards an agreement before the budget is presented on 12 March:

20 February, 2025 51

South Africa

In S.A, DA Calls for Scaling Down of Military Parade Ahead of SONA

In S.A, the DA says it has written to Parliament speaker Thoko Didiza, urging the immediate scaling down of military parade arrangements for Thursday's State of the Nation Address. The DA’s Chris Hattingh says specifically, that they have called for the cancellation of the planned fly-over by the South African Air Force, given the dire situation facing the South African National Defence Force troops deployed in the Democratic Republic of […]

3 February, 2025 48

South Africa

GOOD Party Rejects Expropriation Act Review Under GNU in S.A

In S.A, the GOOD Party says there is no rational basis to subject the Expropriation Act to the government of national unity statement of intent when it was adopted under a different mandate. This comes as the DA says it has invoked clause 19 of the statement of intent to formally dispute the ANC's handling of the Act. GOOD’s secretary general, Brett Herron, says clause 19 does not contain […]

29 January, 2025 46

South Africa

DA leader Steenhuisen Says Reconciliation Is Not About Forgetting the Past

DA leader John Steenhuisen says reconciliation is not about forgetting the past or pretending it did not happen, but acknowledging it while celebrating the country's progress. Yesterday marked Reconciliation Day under the theme, Healing Historical Wounds and Forging New Futures. Steenhuisen says the formation of the government of national unity brings hope that inclusive economic growth and jobs can be achieved: Meanwhile....RISE Mzansi says the work of real nation-building […]

17 December, 2024 41

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In S.A, ATM Leader Optimistic About Resolving EFF-MK Party Tensions

South Africa's Africa Transformation Movement leader Vuyo Zungula believes tensions between the EFF and MK Party can be resolved following leadership defections. Speaking to Newzroom Afrika, on the sideline of MK Party's first anniversary, Zungula called for dialogue between party leaders to mend the rift, emphasising unity within the progressive caucus. He highlighted that collaboration among diverse political parties fosters growth and strengthens collective efforts:

17 December, 2024 70 2

South Africa

DA Criticizes Ramaphosa’s Redeployment of Justice Minister Simelane as “Short-Sighted”….

To South Africa, where the DA says president Cyril Ramaphosa’s decision to remove Thembi Simelane as minister of Justice and Constitutional Development and redeploy her as minister of Human Settlements, is short-sighted and disrespectful to South Africans. There has been mounting pressure for the president to remove her after it emerged she received a loan from a company that benefited from VBS Mutual Bank, while she was Polokwane […]

4 December, 2024 36

South Africa

Julius Malema Denounces Factionalism and Disloyalty Ahead of EFF’s National Assembly

EFF leader Julius Malema says factionalism, disunity, and disloyalty will not be tolerated ahead of the party’s third National People’s Assembly next month. He addressed the Gauteng Provincial General Assembly in the East Rand on Sunday. The party has been hit with a leadership exodus, with big names, including Floyd Shivambu, Mzwanele Manyi, and Dali Mpofu, joining the MK Party. Malema claims the EFF has been infiltrated by double […]

25 November, 2024 60

South Africa

FF Plus Says Trump’s Victory a Triumph for Democracy and Core Values

the Freedom Front Plus says Trump’s victory is also a win for true democracy. Trump carved out a decisive victory as he won five of the seven battleground states. He is ahead in the final two yet to declare, Nevada and Arizona. FF Plus’ Corne Mulder says it is clear that sound values, security and a strong economy are still the main drives motivating ordinary voters to go to the […]

7 November, 2024 40