Mayibongwe Maqhina

Multimedia Journalist, Politics

Budget crisis threatens GNU: DA weighs exit while ActionSA stands ready

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Political drama unfolds as the DA contemplates leaving South Africa's Government of National Unity following its opposition to the Budget's VAT increase. Meanwhile, ...

Budget crisis threatens GNU: DA weighs exit while ActionSA stands ready

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Political drama unfolds as the DA contemplates leaving South Africa's Government of National Unity following its opposition to the Budget's VAT increase. Meanwhile, ...

MPs divided over Parliament's plan to regulate surprise oversight visits

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Parliament's push for new oversight visit guidelines has sparked intense debate among MPs, with some fearing executive interference could undermine their constitutional ...

Treasury's use of GTAC for expenditure reviews defended by Godongwana amid GNU tensions

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Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana defends Treasury's reliance on GTAC for expenditure reviews, revealing tensions within the Government of National Unity over spending ...

34 lives lost: Report reveals NHBRC failures in George building collapse tragedy

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A damning 250-page investigation reveals how the NHBRC's systemic failures and regulatory negligence directly led to the George building collapse that killed 34 ...

SA seeks new markets as US tariffs threaten agricultural exports, says Steenhuisen

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Agriculture Minister Steenhuisen warns that South Africa must urgently secure new markets for agricultural exports, with US tariffs threatening the R6% of international ...

Debate ignites as MPs discuss venue options for Parliament's hybrid sittings

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The move towards hybrid sittings in Parliament has ignited a fierce debate among MPs

DA’s GNU position hangs in the balance as VAT hike splits the coalition

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DA federal council chairperson Helen Zille said her party had met and began its discussions on the current situation in relation to the budget, economic reform, ...

Social relief of distress grant to continue as jobseekers support scheme, says minister

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Finance Minister Godongwana categorically denied plans to end the R350 SRD grant, revealing instead that the R235 billion programme will evolve into employment-focused ...

Finance minister: SRD grant to continue as jobseekers support scheme

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Finance Minister Godongwana categorically denied plans to end the R350 SRD grant, revealing instead that the R235 billion programme will evolve into employment-focused ...

Constitutional showdown: DA launches urgent court application against VAT hike

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The DA has filed an urgent application in the Western Cape High Court to block the VAT increase and overturn Parliament's fiscal framework adoption, escalating tensions ...

New proposal suggests R30 million cap on political party donations

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Parliament's Home Affairs committee has recommended doubling political party donation limits to R30 million and raising disclosure thresholds to R200 000 following ...

ANC wins crucial Budget vote by narrow margin as opposition parties cry foul

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In a tense parliamentary showdown, the ANC secured a narrow 194-182 victory for the 2025/26 fiscal framework, despite opposition parties' attempts to halt proceedings ...

South African political parties face new R30 million donation cap under committee proposal

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Parliament's Home Affairs committee has recommended doubling political party donation limits to R30 million and raising disclosure thresholds to R200 000 following ...

Parliament edges closer to endorsing a new Deputy Public Protector

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After nearly two years of vacancy, Parliament inches closer to appointing Dinkie Portia Dube as South Africa's new Deputy Public Protector, following a unanimous ...

Parliament edge closer to endorsing a new Deputy Public Protector

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After nearly two years of vacancy, Parliament inches closer to appointing Dinkie Portia Dube as South Africa's new Deputy Public Protector, following a unanimous ...

Will Last-minute talks save the Budget from a political showdown?

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The future of South Africa's Government of National Unity hangs in the balance as President Ramaphosa and DA leader Steenhuisen prepare for urgent talks, with the ...

ANC-DA Budget showdown: Ramaphosa and Steenhuisen in last-minute talks

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The future of South Africa's Government of National Unity hangs in the balance as President Ramaphosa and DA leader Steenhuisen prepare for urgent talks, with the ...

Sandu welcomes peace agreement after SANDF troops confined to bases for 63 days

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SANDU expresses cautious optimism as SANDF troops prepare for a safe return home after 63 days of confinement.

From R2 billion to R3. 3 billion: The rising costs of Parliament's restoration efforts

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Parliament officials have defended the significant cost increase in the restoration of buildings damaged by fire in January 2022, revealing that the project has ...

Fire-damaged Parliament restoration project: Costs surge by over 65% to R3. 3 billion

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Parliamentary officials justify a staggering 65% budget increase for restoring fire-damaged buildings, claiming the R3. 3 billion cost stems from project complexity ...

Mashatile vows government support for Post Office despite 'dead horse' claims

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As the future of the South African Post Office hangs in the balance, Deputy President Paul Mashatile's commitment to addressing its challenges shines a light on ...

Finance minister: SANDF to retain R5bn DRC mission budget despite withdrawal plans

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Finance Minister Godongwana confirms the SANDF will retain its R5 billion peacekeeping budget despite SADC's planned withdrawal from the DRC, citing years of defence ...

Parliament's R2 billion restoration project set for completion by 2026

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Parliament's R2 billion fire restoration project has created 850 jobs and hired 27 SMMEs, with completion expected by October 2026 despite demolition delays and ...

R2 billion Parliament restoration on track for 2026 completion after fire damage

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Parliament's R2 billion fire restoration project has created 850 jobs and hired 27 SMMEs, with completion expected by October 2026 despite demolition delays and ...