Author: Anjianjei Constantine

Tshwane residents have taken to the streets in protest, denouncing the city’s new fixed sanitation levy as a “double tax” and demanding urgent action on what they describe as years of inaccurate municipal billing. The unrest highlights growing frustration over service delivery failures, financial mismanagement, and a lack of transparency from the City of Tshwane.The protests come in response to a recently introduced R70 monthly sanitation fee that applies to all households—regardless of how much water or sanitation they actually use. Civic leaders and community members say the charge is not only unfair but punishes low-income families already grappling with…

Velenkosini Hlabisa, Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) President has called for level-headed leadership and collaboration as tensions over a proposed VAT increase test the strength of South Africa’s Government of National Unity (GNU).Amid public concern and political division, Hlabisa is appealing to coalition partners to stay focused on the shared goal of stabilizing the economy and improving the lives of citizens.- Advertisement – “This is not the time for political point-scoring. South Africans want to see responsible leadership and results, not infighting,” Hlabisa said during a media briefing in Durban on Monday. “We must face our challenges together, with honesty and…

ANC African National Congress and the Democratic Alliance (DA) political relationship is becoming increasingly strained, with growing tensions threatening the future of their coalition.As the 2025 elections approach, both parties are confronting deep ideological divides and mounting internal and external pressures that could reshape South Africa’s political landscape.- Advertisement – ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa and DA Leader John SteenhuisenBudget Disputes and Internal Tensions Within the ANC and DAThe ANC and DA’s fragile partnership is facing a serious test following a contentious budget vote in Parliament. The ANC’s proposed budget, which includes a controversial 1% increase in VAT, has sparked strong…

ANC rising tensions are putting the stability of the Government of National Unity (GNU) at serious risk. As internal divisions deepen, especially following the DA’s recent vote against Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s 2025 national budget, the future of the coalition is uncertain.The ANC’s National Working Committee (NWC) met on Monday to discuss these growing issues, and South Africans will find out on Tuesday whether the DA will continue to be part of the GNU. How the ANC addresses these tensions will be crucial in determining the government’s stability moving forward.- Advertisement – African National Congress LogoANC Reassesses Coalition Dynamics Amid…

ActionSA rejects South Africa’s proposed Value-Added Tax (VAT) hike, demanding its removal before engaging in any discussions on joining the Government of National Unity (GNU). The party, led by Herman Mashaba, views the VAT increase as a harmful policy that disproportionately impacts the country’s poorest citizens, exacerbating inequality. However, while it remains firmly opposed to the VAT hike, ActionSA has not ruled out cooperation, emphasizing that negotiations are possible if alternative revenue solutions are explored.ActionSA leader, Herman MashabaBudget Controversy: ActionSA’s Firm Stance Against VAT HikeThe VAT increase, aimed at addressing South Africa’s R60 billion fiscal deficit, has sparked heated political…

Lesotho has called for an urgent phone conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump following the imposition of a staggering 50% tariff on its exports. This tariff, which marks the highest rate ever applied to any country, has raised immediate concerns about its impact on Lesotho’s already fragile economy.The South African landlocked nation, which relies heavily on the textile industry for income and jobs, now faces an uncertain future. Despite the daunting situation, Lesotho remains hopeful that a direct dialogue with President Trump could lead to a solution that helps safeguard its economic stability and ensures continued trade with the U.S.-…

Julius Malema, the fiery leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), has called for the deportation of Timothy Omotoso after the latter’s controversial acquittal in a high-profile sexual abuse case.Malema’s demand for Omotoso to leave South Africa has added fuel to the ongoing debate surrounding justice, accountability, and the political landscape in South Africa.- Advertisement – Timothy Omotoso, a Nigerian pastor who faced serious charges of sexual abuse and human trafficking, was acquitted in a South African court after years of legal proceedings. The court’s decision to clear Omotoso has been met with disbelief by many South Africans, especially given…

International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola has strongly refuted claims that the South African government had prior knowledge of the 7 October 2023 Hamas attacks on Israeli citizens and foreign nationals.Addressing media alongside Trade and Industry Minister Parks Tau, Lamola also dismissed allegations that South Africa’s International Court of Justice (ICJ) case against Israel was funded by Iran.- Advertisement – YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: National Assembly Approves Budget Despite Fierce Opposition And Legal Concerns“We Were Not Aware of the Hamas Attacks” – LamolaResponding to a controversial letter sent to the incoming US Ambassador to South Africa, Leo Brent Bozell…

The National Assembly has officially approved the national budget, despite strong opposition from multiple parties. The contentious vote, held at the Nieuwmeester Dome in Cape Town on Thursday, saw 194 Members of Parliament (MPs) in favor, while 182 opposed the Standing Committee on Finance’s report on the fiscal framework and revenue proposals.The adoption of the budget framework—backed by ActionSA, the African National Congress (ANC), and the Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP)—sets the country’s economic policies, revenue projections, and government spending limits in motion. However, the move has sparked heated political battles, particularly over the proposed VAT hike and tax bracket adjustments.-…

The ANC Youth League (ANCYL) has hit back at reports regarding an unpaid hotel bill, dismissing what it calls a “misleading narrative” surrounding the issue.While confirming the outstanding amount owed to the Little Tuscany Boutique Hotel in Sandton, the organisation insists that the matter is being handled appropriately.- Advertisement – Hotel Threatens Legal Action Over Unpaid R870K BillAccording to a legal letter seen by City Press, the boutique hotel has warned the ANCYL that failure to settle the bill—totaling R870,550—could result in legal action.YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: Scandal Rocks North West As Tswaing Mayor Norah Mahlangu’s Nude Video LeaksANCYL Slams…