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Fitch thinks S Africa will struggle to stabilise debt as projected in budget 
By: Reuters 14th March 2025 Fitch ratings agency said on Friday that it thought South Africa's government would struggle to stabilise debt as projected in this week's revised... →
IEC urges 192 inactive parties, including SACP, to renew registration or face cancellation
By: Thabi Shomolekae 14th March 2025 The Independent Electoral Commission of South Africa has given notice to 192 political parties of its intention to cancel their registration,... →
Mbalula says DA’s rejection of Budget a ‘desperate attempt’ to undermine transformation
By: Thabi Shomolekae 13th March 2025 Following the presentation of the much-awaited and controversial Budget speech on Wednesday, the African National Congress has accused the... →
Mashatile assures business of govt commitment to land reform, US relations, GNU
By: Sashnee Moodley 13th March 2025 Deputy President Paul Mashatile on Thursday addressed the BizNews Conference, in the Western Cape, where he gave government assurance on... →
Budget may be tweaked further, Godongwana says
By: Reuters 13th March 2025 South Africa's budget may be tweaked further as more talks between political parties will try to overcome differences over a contentious plan to... →
South Africa forms G20 panel to address ballooning African debt
By: Bloomberg 12th March 2025 South Africa established an expert panel to address issues in Africa during the country’s chairmanship of the Group of 20 economies, including the... →
Political parties reject Godongwana’s Budget
By: Thabi Shomolekae 12th March 2025 Opposition parties have rejected Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s Budget speech, with Government of National Unity (GNU) partner the Democratic... →
Seizure of 155 illegal firearms welcome but more intelligence-led operations urged – Ian Cameron
By: Thabi Shomolekae 12th March 2025 Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Police chairperson Ian Cameron said on Wednesday that the 155 illegal firearms seized by the South African... →
Civil society asks Ramaphosa to ‘censure’ Godongwana
By: Creamer Media Reporter 11th March 2025 Ten civil society organisations, and counting, are urging President Cyril Ramaphosa to censure Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana following comments... →
93% of identified pit toilets in public schools successfully eradicated – Siviwe Gwarube
By: Thabi Shomolekae 11th March 2025 Despite the success of eradicating over 93% of identified pit toilets in public schools across the country, the Department of Basic Education said... →
EFF warns electronic voting will deepen inequality and disenfranchise millions, as IEC seeks public feedback
By: Thabi Shomolekae 11th March 2025 The Economic Freedom Fighters on Tuesday expressed its disapproval with any attempts to transition South Africa to electronic elections, calling on... →
Schreiber wants full digital ID system by 2029 elections
By: Thabi Shomolekae 10th March 2025 Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber has said that digital transformation requires more than just technology, noting that by the time of the next... →
