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All asunder: The Economic Freedom Fighters led by Julius Malema is divided on how to respond to the budget proposed by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana. (David Harrison)

EFF leaders split over national budget, VAT increase

Divisions in the party have emerged over VAT hikes, coalition negotiations, and fiscal policy strategies

  • Emsie Ferreira
7 min read
Advocate Dali Mpofu SC (Oupa Nkosi)

EFF defector Dali Mpofu to join uMkhonto weSizwe party’s high command

Mpofu is likely to continue with his legal work, including representing Jacob Zuma in the arms deal case, which would prevent him from being an MP

  • Eyaaz
3 min read
The parties highlighted Mashatile’s experience in navigating South Africa’s complex political landscape. (Jason Alden/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

Minor parties back Mashatile for post-Ramaphosa GNU leadership

They believe the deputy president has the political acumen and experience to maintain the fragile alliance

  • Des Erasmus
5 min read
The Democratic Alliance (DA) has lambasted the Transformation Fund proposed by the ANC as a sophisticated mechanism of ‘looting’ and economic capture that will only benefit the politically-connected elite. (Photo by Ihsaan Haffejee/Anadolu via Getty Images)

DA the biggest winner in KwaZulu-Natal by-elections,

The Democratic Alliance and Inkatha Freedom Party retained all their wards in the province, while the MK party took one off the ANC

  • Eyaaz
2 min read
The suspension prevents party leader Julius Malema and five other MPs from attending this week’s Sona and the budget speech later this month. (Photo by Ashraf Hendricks/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images)

EFF says barring its senior officials from parliament this month will disrupt its 2024 plans

The suspension prevents party leader Julius Malema and five other MPs from attending this week’s Sona and the budget speech later this month This content is restricted to registered users and subscribers. Get Your Free Account The Mail & Guardian is committed to providing all our readers with the best possible experience. Please register your free account now. Your registration is your first step to becoming an M&G community member. Register Registration enables: – M&G newsletters access – notifications – the best possible experience Already registered? Login here Want to subscribe and get even more benefits? Explore our subscription offers

  • Eyaaz
1 min read