Author: Anjianjei Constantine

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…

Phil Craig, leader of the Cape Independence Advocacy Group (CIAG), is facing mounting pressure from South Africans who want him denied citizenship and deported.Craig, a British national who has lived in South Africa for over 20 years, has been lobbying for the Western Cape to secede from South Africa—a move that critics say is divisive and racially charged.- Advertisement – The CIAG describes itself as a political pressure group that seeks independence for the Western Cape through legal and democratic means. However, opposition to Craig’s cause is intensifying, with politicians, activists, and social media users calling for his removal.Petition Calls…

Tensions between South Africa and the United States continue to spiral after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio condemned Julius Malema and the EFF for chanting “Kill the Boer, Kill the Farmer” at the Sharpeville Massacre commemoration on Friday.Rubio warned that Afrikaners facing violence in South Africa would be welcomed in the US—a move that has further strained relations between the two nations.- Advertisement – Rubio, Trump, and Musk Weigh In on Malema’s ChantRubio took to social media on Monday, calling the chant an incitement to violence and urging South African leaders to act. His remarks come as the US…

Former DA leader Tony Leon and ex-ANC MP Lindiwe Sisulu have informally entered the race to become South Africa’s next ambassador to the United States.This follows the recent expulsion of Ebrahim Rasool, who returned home on Sunday after being declared persona non grata by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.- Advertisement – Tony Leon And Lindiwe Sisulu Emerge As Candidates For US Ambassador RoleLeon and Sisulu Backed by Different Political CampsDA federal chairperson Helen Zille suggested Leon as a potential candidate, citing his diplomatic experience, including his tenure as South Africa’s ambassador to Argentina.Zille emphasised the need for a strategic…

Despite President Cyril Ramaphosa’s call for restraint, Cosatu and the South African Communist Party (SACP) refuse to back down from Sunday’s rally to welcome back expelled former US ambassador Ebrahim Rasool.Ramaphosa had urged political allies to avoid actions that could further inflame tensions with the US. However, Cosatu and the SACP have doubled down, asserting their right to celebrate Rasool’s return and calling out US interference in South Africa’s sovereignty.- Advertisement – ANC Forced to BacktrackThe ANC Western Cape initially planned to support the rally but has since toned down its involvement following Ramaphosa’s intervention. However, ANC provincial spokesperson Khaled…