This breakdown reveals that a significant portion of the fuel price sits within domestic policy control. The government cannot stop a war in the Middle East but it can intervene in the domestic cost structure
Makhubele’s departure follows months of internal leadership changes in Jacob Zuma’s party
Not long ago, it was unthinkable that the leader of the DA would ever walk up the steps to the Union Buildings
Beyond the noise: A sober and rigorous assessment of criticism of the Sona
The president said the government would never go ‘on bended knee’ to get the best deal in ongoing trade discussions with the United States
The Democratic Alliance won’t back the budgets for the departments of higher education, human settlements and police
But there are fears that his tense relationship with senior party figures may limit his effectiveness in parliament
Jacob Zuma’s party has removed Mzwanele Manyi, replacing him with former Joburg speaker Colleen Makhubele amid calls for leadership restructuring
This rendered it immune to high court review, he argues in an application for leave to appeal an order to hand over the reasons for his decision
Godongwana promises fiscal prudence in his new budget but the growth forecast may change
Amending his proposal at this stage would force more borrowing, the minister warned in papers filed in response to the DA
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
The unrepentant conduct of the impeached-judge-turned-politician makes him unsuitable for a body that chooses and disciplines judges
Judges ask the president’s and the National Assembly’s counsel if parliament threw the baby out with the bathwater
A disregard for the rule of law also saw the country lose R14 billion through payment of goods not received
The president’s lawyers counter that the Economic Freedom Fighter’s Phala Phala case is rooted in politics, not law
The former public protector has also resigned from the National Assembly
Rigathi Gachagua says the charges against him, including corruption, are a ploy to push him out of office
The decision was in protest at the legitimacy of process, the party said as the Judicial Service Commission proceeded with interviews in Hlophe’s absence 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
