The Democratic Alliance, DA is in the Constitutional Court in Johannesburg today seeking to have the Finance Minister's power to raise VAT declared unconstitutional. The party argues tax rates should be decided by Parliament, not by ministerial proclamation. Last year the DA successfully blocked a proposed 2 percent VAT increase through the courts. For more we're joined by COSATU Parliamentary Coordinator, Matthew Parks.

The Democratic Alliance, DA is in the Constitutional Court in Johannesburg today seeking to have the Finance Minister's power to raise VAT declared unconstitutional. The party argues tax rates should be decided by Parliament, not by ministerial proclamation. Last year the DA successfully blocked a proposed 2 percent VAT increase through the courts. For more we're joined by COSATU Parliamentary Coordinator, Matthew Parks.

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DA heads to Constitutional Court over Finance Minister's power to raise VAT 

The man who assassinated SACP leader Chris Hani, Janusz Walus, could soon run for public office in Poland. Far-right political groups in the country are reportedly eyeing Walus as a candidate for the upcoming 2027 parliamentary elections. Walus was deported to his home country in December 2024 after serving nearly three decades in a South African prison. Our senior producer Ronald Phiri spoke with Jędrzej Słodkowski, Reporter and Editor at Gazeta Wyborcza

The man who assassinated SACP leader Chris Hani, Janusz Walus, could soon run for public office in Poland. Far-right political groups in the country are reportedly eyeing Walus as a candidate for the upcoming 2027 parliamentary elections. Walus was deported to his home country in December 2024 after serving nearly three decades in a South African prison. Our senior producer Ronald Phiri spoke with Jędrzej Słodkowski, Reporter and Editor at Gazeta Wyborcza

SACP leader Chris Hani’s killer Janusz Walus  could soon run for public office in Poland

The South African Police service says Lieutenant General Shadrack Sibiya's resignation will be treated as a dishonourable discharge. This after his lawyers tendered the resignation when disciplinary hearings had already started. Sibiya faces accusations including his alleged relationship with businessman Vusimuzi Cat Matlala. We spoke to  Policing and Security specialist Eldred de Klerk.

The South African Police service says Lieutenant General Shadrack Sibiya's resignation will be treated as a dishonourable discharge. This after his lawyers tendered the resignation when disciplinary hearings had already started. Sibiya faces accusations including his alleged relationship with businessman Vusimuzi Cat Matlala. We spoke to&nbsp; Policing and Security specialist Eldred de Klerk.

SAPS says Lieutenant General Shadrack Sibiya's resignation will be treated as a dishonourable discharge.

ANC National Chairperson Gwede Mantashe's walkout at COSATU's reconvened National Congress in Kempton Park is sparking debate over unity within the alliance. Mantashe, who was leading the ANC delegation, reportedly refused to speak before the SACP and SANCO, insisting the ANC traditionally speaks last.Attempts by ANC Veterans League President, Dr. Snuki Zikalala and COSATU General Secretary Solly Phetoe to persuade him to stay failed.The incident comes as tensions rise over the SACP's decision to contest the local elections alone. We spoke to Zanele Sabela, COSATU Spokesperson.

ANC National Chairperson Gwede Mantashe's walkout at COSATU's reconvened National Congress in Kempton Park is sparking debate over unity within the alliance. Mantashe, who was leading the ANC delegation, reportedly refused to speak before the SACP and SANCO, insisting the ANC traditionally speaks last.Attempts by ANC Veterans League President, Dr. Snuki Zikalala and COSATU General Secretary Solly Phetoe to persuade him to stay failed.The incident comes as tensions rise over the SACP's decision to contest the local elections alone. We spoke to Zanele Sabela, COSATU Spokesperson.

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