# The ANC has called for fiscal discipline in managing the budget and the protection of social security programmes like disability and child support grants. The party highlighted the importance of balancing economic growth with public debt management, while safeguarding social security measures that support vulnerable citizens. ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula says public finances must […]
# The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development has warned that new tariffs imposed by major economies could harm global growth and affect vulnerable countries. UNCTAD secretary-general, Rebeca Grynspan, emphasised that trade must not become another source of instability, however, it should encourage global growth and development. The organisation urges dialogue and negotiation to […]
# China het die Amerikaanse visepresident, JD Vance, gekritiseer omdat hy na Chinese mense as “peasants” verwys het in ‘n onderhoud wat wydverspreide reaksie op die internet in China ontketen het, sowel as vergelykings met Vance se eie selfverklaarde “hillbilly” agtergrond. Vance het met Fox News gepraat en president Donald Trump se ingrypende tariewe verdedig. […]
# DA leader John Steenhuisen says the ANC must now prove it’s serious about power sharing in the government of national unity. He warns the era of single-party rule is over. Steenhuisen added the DA has given president Cyril Ramaphosa practical reform proposals to boost growth and jobs and is ready to implement them. Steenhuisen […]
# Gauteng Speaker Morakane Mosupyoe has congratulated National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza on her historic election as President of the Africa Group at the 150th Inter-Parliamentary Union Assembly in Uzbekistan. Mosupyoe hailed Didiza’s win as a proud moment for South Africa, especially ahead of hosting the G20. She said the appointment reflects global trust in […]
# Maintenance on the Lesotho Highlands Water Project tunnel is projected to conclude by late April, following unforeseen delays. Initially scheduled for completion by 31 March, the extension was due to technical challenges and adverse weather conditions. The Trans-Caledon Tunnel Authority has finalised work on the South African segment, while the Lesotho Highlands Development Agency […]
# ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula says the party will prioritise South Africa’s national interests above electoral gains as it navigates the current political landscape. Mbalula said unity in the government of national unity remains key, despite policy disagreements. He also confirmed that president Cyril Ramaphosa will apply his mind on whether some ministers should remain […]
# A miracle baby girl has become the first child in the UK to be born to a mother using a donated womb. The baby’s mum, the 36-year-old Grace Davidson, was born without a functioning uterus, and received her sister’s womb in 2023, in what was then the UK’s only successful womb transplant. The surgical […]
# Die ANC se sekretaris-generaal, Fikile Mbalula, sê die DA is besig met iets onderduims binne die regering van nasionale eenheid, veral oor die dooiepunt rondom die begroting. Hy het op ‘n nuuskonferensie gepraat oor die uitkomste van die party se nasionale werkskomiteevergadering en beskuldig die DA dat hy soos ‘n opposisieparty optree, die mense […]
