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On Wednesday, South Africa’s Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana revealed a revised budget, proposing a staggered VAT increase to 16% by 2026/27, which was met with strong opposition led by the …
South Africa’s Revised Budget Faces Backlash Despite VAT Reduction Read More
The South African government faced protests over a revised budget, proposing a 1% VAT increase. Despite efforts to address economic concerns and infrastructure needs, significant opposition arose from the Democratic …
South Africa’s Revised Budget Faces Backlash Amid Austerity Measures Read More
South Africa proposes a reduced VAT increase from 15%, raising it by 0.5% in May and another 0.5% in 2026. Opposition from the Democratic Alliance complicates support for the budget. …
South Africa’s Revised Budget Proposal Features Smaller VAT Hike Amidst Political Tensions Read More
South Africa’s finance minister presented a revised budget proposing a one-percentage-point increase in VAT, which met with immediate criticism from the Democratic Alliance. The budget allocates over one trillion rands …
South Africa’s Revised Budget Faces Opposition Despite Smaller Tax Hike Read More
The Democratic Alliance, South Africa’s second largest party, led by John Steenhuisen, will not support the national budget in its current form, following the African National Congress’s loss of parliamentary …
Democratic Alliance Rejects South African National Budget Support Read More
South Africa’s 2025 budget is facing last-minute negotiations, having been postponed due to disagreements over a VAT increase. The Democratic Alliance opposes the increase, creating a political impasse. Although the …
South Africa’s Budget Negotiations Extend to Last Minute Before Presentation Read More
Portugal is set for its third snap general election in three years due to a confidence vote likely to unseat Prime Minister Luís Montenegro. Amid scrutiny of his family’s consultancy, …
Portugal Prepares for Potential Snap General Election Amid Confidence Vote Read More
The Democratic Alliance concluded a working visit to Washington, D.C., aimed at stabilizing U.S.-South Africa relations during heightened tensions. The DA engaged with key U.S. leaders to discuss South Africa’s …
DA Concludes Working Visit to the United States Amidst Diplomatic Challenges Read More
South Africa has increased its military presence in the DRC with the deployment of 700-800 troops and equipment after losing 14 soldiers to clashes with Rwandan-backed rebels. The intervention aims …
South Africa Enhances Military Footprint in Democratic Republic of Congo Read More
President Trump has issued an executive order cutting U.S. aid to South Africa, alleging discrimination against white farmers. The order follows South Africa’s new Expropriation Act, which enables land expropriation. …
Trump’s Aid Suspension to South Africa: Analyzing the Controversy Read More