South Africa's national budget was postponed on Wednesday because the two biggest parties in the ruling coalition Government of National Unity (GNU) disagreed over raising value-added tax, an unprecedented delay that caused the rand and government bonds to fall.

The speaker of the National Assembly, Thoko Didiza, told members of parliament who had gathered to hear the finance minister deliver the budget that the speech would now happen on March 12.

For more reaction, Peter Ndoro spoke to Independent Political & Economic Risk Analyst on African Affairs, Marisa Lourenco.

South Africa's national budget was postponed on Wednesday because the two biggest parties in the ruling coalition Government of National Unity (GNU) disagreed over raising value-added tax, an unprecedented delay that caused the rand and government bonds to fall.
The speaker of the National Assembly, Thoko Didiza, told members of parliament who had gathered to hear the finance minister deliver the budget that the speech would now happen on March 12.
For more reaction, Peter Ndoro spoke to Independent Political &amp; Economic Risk Analyst on African Affairs, Marisa Lourenco.

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More than 26 thousand people have been arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol in Johannesburg, South Africa, over a three-year period. An analysis by the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department and alcohol-harm reduction organisation AWARE.org found that most of the arrests were made at night, particularly between eight and eleven o'clock. The organisations say the findings point to the need for year-round efforts to prevent drink-driving and enforce road safety laws. Channel Africa's Lebogang Mabange reports.

More than 26 thousand people have been arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol in Johannesburg, South Africa, over a three-year period. An analysis by the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department and alcohol-harm reduction organisation AWARE.org found that most of the arrests were made at night, particularly between eight and eleven o'clock. The organisations say the findings point to the need for year-round efforts to prevent drink-driving and enforce road safety laws. Channel Africa's Lebogang Mabange reports.

Johannesburg Records Over 26,000 Drunk-Driving Arrests in Three Years, Raising Road Safety Concerns

 Calm has returned to the streets of Orlando West in the South African city of Johannesburg, following violent protests sparked by a recent Constitutional Court ruling on the country's Refugee laws. Members of the South African National Defense Force and riot police were deployed to the area after atleast 10 vehicles were torched and damaged, folowing a surge in the number of foreign nationals seeking assistance at Home Affairs and immigration offices. Local residents say they feel unsupported by government and want their concerns over immigration and economic opportunities in the township addressed. For more on what is happening on the ground, we spoke to SABC News Reporter, Lerato Makola 

&nbsp;Calm has returned to the streets of Orlando West in the South African city of Johannesburg, following violent protests sparked by a recent Constitutional Court ruling on the country's Refugee laws. Members of the South African National Defense Force and riot police were deployed to the area after atleast 10 vehicles were torched and damaged, folowing a surge in the number of foreign nationals seeking assistance at Home Affairs and immigration offices. Local residents say they feel unsupported by government and want their concerns over immigration and economic opportunities in the township addressed. For more on what is happening on the ground, we spoke to SABC News Reporter, Lerato Makola&nbsp;

Johannesburg Protests: Calm Returns to Orlando West After Violence Over Refugee Laws Ruling

Uganda celebrates 64 years of independence today, marking more than six decades since the country gained freedom from British colonial rule in 1962. But as Ugandans reflect on that journey, the country continues to grapple with economic pressures, unemployment, inequality and the rising cost of living. On the political front, questions around democracy, governance, human rights and political freedoms remain central as Uganda heads towards the 2026 elections.  To unpack Uganda’s hopes and challenges going forward, we spoke to activist and lawyer, Godwin Toko from the Agora Centre for Research in Uganda.

Uganda celebrates 64 years of independence today, marking more than six decades since the country gained freedom from British colonial rule in 1962. But as Ugandans reflect on that journey, the country continues to grapple with economic pressures, unemployment, inequality and the rising cost of living. On the political front, questions around democracy, governance, human rights and political freedoms remain central as Uganda heads towards the 2026 elections.&nbsp; To unpack Uganda&rsquo;s hopes and challenges going forward, we spoke to activist and lawyer, Godwin Toko from the Agora Centre for Research in Uganda.

SA's national budget postponed due to disagreements by two GNU parties

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