Only 3% of reform work under phase two of the economic readjustment initiative has been completed, about 27% is delayed or off track, and 53% is under way

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

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

Urgent reform is needed as dangerous socio-economic undercurrents swirl

Operational inefficiencies and infrastructure neglect have led to logistical challenges costing the economy R1 billion daily in lost economic output

The ANC and DA trade jabs as the former prepares to deliver its annual address, with coalition politics under scrutiny

The FMF Charter says the size of cabinet should be reduced and policy changes introduced to benefit the poor and create jobs