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There has been nothing remarkable about the government of national unity’s first year in office, but the steadying of the ship has been invaluable. Photo: GCIS

DA not ‘walking away’ after talks with ANC to rescue coalition

The parties remain divided over an increase in VAT, which the DA says South Africans cannot afford

  • Emsie Ferreira
5 min read
The government of national unity. Photo: @Presidency/ZA/X

ANC, DA confirm meeting to try and save coalition, but offer little detail

The stand-off between the two parties dates back to 19 February when DA leader John Steenhuisen made clear the party would not support a national budget that proposed a two percentage point increase in VAT

  • Stella Mapenzauswa
3 min read