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DA convinced parties in GNU will find solutions on areas of divergence 
By: Thabi Shomolekae 19th July 2024 Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen noted that while the Government of National Unity has on the whole met the requirement for sufficient... →
Mixed reactions to Ramaphosa’s opening of Parly address, opposition promises vigilance 
By: Thabi Shomolekae 19th July 2024 President Cyril Ramaphosa’s opening of Parliament address has been met with praise and criticism from political parties represented in Parliament.... →
Reserve Bank keeps main interest rate unchanged at 8.25%
By: Reuters 18th July 2024 South Africa's central bank kept its main interest rate unchanged at 8.25% in a decision announced on Thursday. Eighteen of 20 economists polled by... →
Defend our Democracy says GNU presents opportunity for civil society to enhance SA’s democracy
By: Thabi Shomolekae 18th July 2024 Non-governmental organisation Defend our Democracy general secretary Kristen Abrahams stresses that by fostering inclusive dialogues, promoting... →
South Africa wants to fix ‘hostile’ skilled worker visa regime
By: Bloomberg 18th July 2024 South Africa must fix a dysfunctional work permit system or sacrifice economic growth, the country’s new Home Affairs minister said, pledging to... →
DA hoping Ramaphosa will outline economic policies in opening of Parliament address
By: Thabi Shomolekae 17th July 2024 Democratic Alliance (DA) leader John Steenhuisen said his party expects President Cyril Ramaphosa to outline South Africa’s reform agenda, which he... →
ANC affirms Jacob Zuma will appear before its Disciplinary Committee
By: Thabi Shomolekae 17th July 2024 The African National Congress said former President and now leader of the uMkhonto weSizwe Party Jacob Zuma’s appearance before its National... →
ActionSA backs Gwarube's move to send BELA Bill back to Parly
By: Thabi Shomolekae 17th July 2024 ActionSA on Wednesday urged Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube to ensure that her petition to President Cyril Ramaphosa makes clear that the... →
ActionSA asserts its call for intervention on illegal immigration is not xenophobia
By: Thabi Shomolekae 16th July 2024 ActionSA, on Tuesday, stressed that wanting the issue of illegal immigration tackled was not xenophobia. During Monday’s Home Affairs Budget Vote... →
DA wants immediate action from NPA on Life Esidimeni Inquest
By: Thabi Shomolekae 16th July 2024 The Democratic Alliance said it will be pushing the National Prosecuting Authority to lay a broad range of charges in the matter of the Life... →
ActionSA opposes proposed Sars budget cuts
By: Thabi Shomolekae 16th July 2024 ActionSA on Tuesday rejected proposed cuts to South African Revenue Service budget, calling on the Government of National Unity to ensure that... →
South Africa plans US mission to lobby against review of ties
By: Bloomberg 15th July 2024 South Africa’s newly formed government will use an upcoming forum on US preferential trade access to push back against a Senate review of ties... →
