SA-US tensions rise as Washington declares Rasool persona non grata

Somaliland’s foreign minister says he has not received a proposal in that regard and no talks are under way with anyone about Palestinians

They also criticised the budget for the lack of measures to promote economic growth

The Rise Mzansi leader chairs parliament’s standing committee on public accounts, tasked with overseeing trillions of rand in state spending

DA outlines list of growth budget proposals to President Cyril Ramaphosa

A Reuters poll of economists had forecast a monthly expansion of 0.1%

Fitch research unit says China and other JETP members could step in

Talks must eliminate the original causes of this crisis, Russian president says

Talks eliminate the original causes of this crisis, Russian president says

Judge William Alsup calls mass firings a ‘sham’ strategy

Business Day TV speaks to DA leader John Steenhuisen

Business Day TV speaks with political analysts Asanda Ngoasheng and Daniel Silke

Ramaphosa to be in question-and-answer session in National Assembly on Tuesday

Deputy finance minister says key focus of government should be on economic growth

Political analyst says the party’s internal troubles could get worse ahead of the 2026 elections

Minister of international relations & co-operation says SA must develop its own capabilities

The ANC has established a 67-member provincial task team, led by Jeff Radebe, to address internal issues

Busy correctional services minister opts to make way for a younger leader

Fresh means have to be found to fill budget shortfall left by rejection of VAT increase

Premier says issues such as cable theft, crime, and proliferation of informal settlements need urgent attention

From comfort to luxury, Mazda’s driver-centric engineering has allowed this vehicle to embrace ‘jinba-ittai’

Mazda managing director Craig Roberts discusses the brand’s position in South Africa and its decision to go more upmarket

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Consumers are angry that the government is treating them like a cash cow instead of fighting corruption and improving its fiscal discipline

A hostile response signals the start of the treasury’s struggle to avoid amendments to the 2025 budget

Those penalised included the minister in the presidency responsible for planning, monitoring and evaluation, Maropene Ramokgopa

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This move is in line with the Economic Freedom Fighters’ plan to survive beyond the 2026 local government election

A good, old-fashioned bar is like print media: distinguished by its charming, convivial, if slightly dog-eared nature

First steps are prioritising people over politics, sustainable urban planning and cutting corruption

Police have arrested six people for procurement fraud and theft linked to an allegedly dodgy Eskom tender for a pump at Kusile Power Station in eMalahleni, Mpumalanga.

Nobuntu Mkhize - who became a household name after a video of her fracas with crew on a FlySafair flight in December went viral - does not believe comments she made about coloured people during the incident can be considered racist.

The rise of counterfeit goods in township spaza shops threatens consumer trust and business sustainability, writes Mongezi Mtati.

FNB's impairment charge jumped almost 21% to just over R5 billion for the six months to end December 2024, when compared to the corresponding half-year period in 2023.

Social media accounts of SA's Parliament advertised pre-sales of a purportedly government-supported cryptocurrency token on Saturday morning.

The Presidency has described the US' expulsion of Ambassador to the United States Ebrahim Rasool as "regrettable".

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana softened the VAT hike but scrapped tax bracket relief, meaning all taxpayers face higher bills due to bracket creep. With rising sin taxes, unchanged medical credits, and trimmed social grants, many South Africans will feel the pinch.

The Department of Basic Education says it faces an R129-billion budget shortfall, affecting its efforts to address an "infrastructure backlog" at schools across the country.

Ebrahim Rasool's mindless, ill-advised comments will all but scupper attempts to bring South Africa and the United States closer together, writes Pieter du Toit.

Six bedrooms, six and half bathrooms, and separate guest quarters that are the size of another house – all across 1 600 square metres overlooking the frigid Atlantic Ocean. So, for those in the 1% who want to flaunt it, this Miami Vice /Hollywood A lister-style seaside mansion is just perfect. Or is it?

A minister in the presidency, three deputy ministers and five other MPs have been slapped with fines of between R10,000 and R12,500 each for violating parliament’s code of ethics over their declarations of financial interests.

The National Prosecuting Authority’s Asset Forfeiture Unit obtained an order in the Pretoria high court this week to preserve a house in Hartbeespoort belonging to Johannes Badenhorst and his wife, Christelle Badenhorst.

Scattered showers and thundershowers are expected on Saturday over the central and eastern parts of the country, the South African Weather Service forecast on Friday.

The Free State health department has acknowledged a backlog of bodies awaiting autopsies, which has arisen due to the closure of the government mortuary in Bloemfontein after a prohibition notice issued by the department of employment and labour in October last year.

Carney said he would visit London and Paris next week. Canada has sought to shore up alliances in Europe as relations with the US founder.

President Cyril Ramaphosa on Saturday described the decision of the US government to expel South Africa's ambassador to the US Ebrahim Rasool as regrettable.

A Hillcrest pharmacist and mother of twins, Vanitha Jeawon, died tragically when her car was swept into the Umbilo river during heavy rains on Thursday.

Pretoria high court judge Papi Mosopa has dismissed the application brought by Rivers of Living Water Ministries bishop Stephen Zondo for a discharge of some counts in terms of section 174 of the Criminal Procedure Act.

Three South African Social Security Agency grant administrators were arrested in Johannesburg on Friday for their alleged involvement in a R260m fraud scheme.

The latest episode of the SL Cabinet Podcast delivers in-depth discussions on some of the most pressing news stories in South Africa.

A hostile response signals the start of the treasury’s struggle to avoid amendments to the 2025 budget

Those penalised included the minister in the presidency responsible for planning, monitoring and evaluation, Maropene Ramokgopa

This move is in line with the Economic Freedom Fighters’ plan to survive beyond the 2026 local government election

This move is in line with the Economic Freedom Fighters’ plan to survive beyond the 2026 local government election This content is restricted to subscribers only. Join the M&G Community Our commitment at the Mail & Guardian is to ensure every reader enjoys the finest experience. Join the M&G community and support us in delivering in-depth news to you consistently. Subscribe Subscription enables: - M&G community membership - independent journalism - access to all premium articles & features - a digital version of the weekly newspaper - invites to subscriber-only events - the opportunity to test new online features first Already a subscriber? Login here.

Budget approval hangs in the balance and resistance to it is set to play out in the legislature’s finance committees

Budget approval hangs in the balance and resistance to it is set to play out in the legislature’s finance committees This content is restricted to subscribers only. Join the M&G Community Our commitment at the Mail & Guardian is to ensure every reader enjoys the finest experience. Join the M&G community and support us in delivering in-depth news to you consistently. Subscribe Subscription enables: - M&G community membership - independent journalism - access to all premium articles & features - a digital version of the weekly newspaper - invites to subscriber-only events - the opportunity to test new online features first Already a subscriber? Login here.

The deal was announced days after the United States withdrew support for the country’s just-energy transition

The Democratic Alliance said the budget would struggle to pass in parliament, given the ANC’s lack of a majority

His party would have yielded if any increases were guaranteed to be temporary and tied to an overhaul of state spending patterns

Members of the government of national unity and opposition parties have raised concerns that the ongoing impasse between the ANC and DA could trigger the need for fresh elections This content is restricted to subscribers only. Join the M&G Community Our commitment at the Mail & Guardian is to ensure every reader enjoys the finest experience. Join the M&G community and support us in delivering in-depth news to you consistently. Subscribe Subscription enables: - M&G community membership - independent journalism - access to all premium articles & features - a digital version of the weekly newspaper - invites to subscriber-only events - the opportunity to test new online features first Already a subscriber? Login here.