In order to punish the VF+ for holding Mayor McPherson to account for abuse of powers, the DA have threatened to severe ties with the party in local government
The American trade programme provides ease of access for selected African countries, but strained relations with the United States over Israel create a degree of uncertainty
The initiative aims to bolster Palestine's infrastructure and research capabilities
Black-nationalist attourneys attached to the party, Dali Mpofu and Lerato Moela were prevented from participating in legal proceedings. Jurisdictional rulings are due in August
The World Bank Group has reiterated its dedication to supporting the development agendas of South Africa and Namibia after locking the countries into permanent debt contracts
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The new law allows the Minister to control every aspect of the economy and impose mandatory restrictions on every sphere of government, and each individual in the economy
A recent Constitutional Court ruling has scrapped the health departments powers to restrict private healthcare development, a key step on the road to dismantling NHI
The new stablecoin is aimed at making banking easier for those without bank accounts, while reducing banking costs
The DA highlighted a lack of oversight and inclusion in decisionmaking since 2022, while the ANC/PA/EFF coalition accused them of obstruction
Objections to the project from local businesses reliant on tourism and leisure have been deprioritised, and supporters note the disused site is already an eyesore
The new amendments include removing the right to public comment on temporary housing developments, as well as increasing requirements for "green" technology
While racial rhetoric is more heated, and local officials can get caught up in organised violence, South Africa's leading political candidates seem largely off-limits
VF Provincial Deputy Chair Grant Marais reminded the City of its years of neglect after squatters were finally removed from vital infrastructure
Local integration of the International Sustainability Standards Board's (ISSB) targets on carbon reduction and affirmative action will impose a heavier compliance burden
The free money the government aims to distribute to all citizens will require a massive tax increase which has been regarded as fiscally irresponsible by experts
With only a quarter of the seats, the bid is unlikely to succeed. But it could be used to paint the ANC as sell-outs, putting the ruling party in a tough spot.
However, cuts to fuel taxes which contribute to 70% of the price of fuel have been ruled out, instead proposing price controls, which risk fuel shortages by squeezing retailers