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Ramaphosa: Government of National Unity to Prioritise Economic Reform and Service Delivery

President Cyril Ramaphosa stated that the Government of National Unity (GNU) will prioritise economic reform, tackle crime, and strengthen the state’s ability to deliver quality services. Speaking during the Presidency budget vote in Parliament, Ramaphosa emphasised that all departments must work collaboratively to stimulate growth, reduce poverty, and improve service delivery. He said the GNU’s goal is to restore public trust and deliver tangible change, with the National Dialogue serving […]

today17 July 2025

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Future of South Africa’s budget questioned as DA and ANC continue scuffle over VAT

By Daanyaal Matthews  The budget speech continues to dominate headlines across the Republic as discussions intensify over a potential 0.5% increase in VAT this year, with the possibility of another hike next year. While parties such as the UDM have reluctantly accepted the increase, their counterparts in the Government of National Unity—particularly the DA—have openly challenged the ANC’s proposed policy shifts. As a result, the future of the budget speech […]

today17 March 2025

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A political analyst: “The GNU has its work cut out for it”

By Kouthar Sambo Eyebrows were raised after President Cyril Ramaphosa announced his new Cabinet on Sunday, 30 June (2024), which aimed for inclusivity of all the parties to the Government of National Unity (GNU). Speaking on VOC's PM Drive on Monday, a political analyst Dr Ebrahim Harvey, said this GNU has their work cut out. "The African National Congress (ANC) has never lost a national election since 1994, so it's […]

today2 July 2024

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Rand Strengthens after Ramaphosa announces New Cabinet

By Ragheema Mclean The South African rand firmed on Monday morning, marking its third consecutive day of gains as investors responded positively to President Cyril Ramaphosa’s announcement of the new cabinet. After much deliberation, Ramaphosa unveiled the new ministers on Sunday night (30 June), which includes members from several parties forming the government of national unity (GNU). On Monday morning, the rand traded at the following levels against major currencies: […]

today1 July 2024

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Ramaphosa announces mixed bag of GNU cabinet

By Ragheema Mclean President Cyril Ramaphosa has finally announced his new cabinet for the seventh administration, featuring a mix of members from eleven political parties forming the government of national unity (GNU). The announcement, made late Sunday night (30 June), follows weeks of intense negotiations and leaked correspondence between the African National Congress (ANC) and the Democratic Alliance (DA). The cabinet has been increased from 30 to 32 ministers with […]

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Ramaphosa re-elected as President amid Historic ANC-DA Coalition

By Ragheema Mclean South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa has been re-elected by lawmakers for a second term, following an unprecedented agreement between the African National Congress (ANC) and the Democratic Alliance (DA) and the Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP). This historic governance pact saw the two rival parties setting aside their differences to form a Government of National Unity (GNU). In addition to this, ANC’s Angela Thokozile “Thoko” Didiza has been […]

today18 June 2024

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Coalition Talks: ANC pursues Government of National Unity after election shortfall

By Ragheema Mclean After failing to secure a majority in the recent elections, the African National Congress (ANC) is initiating negotiations with other political parties to form a government of national unity (GNU). ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the party's decision on Thursday (6 June), highlighting that a GNU is the most viable, effective, and powerful way to meet the expectations of all South Africans at this critical juncture. The […]

today7 June 2024

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