Politics

Cracks widen in the GNU as ANC and DA clash over cabinet policy direction

South Africa's Government of National Unity is showing signs of strain as the ANC and the Democratic Alliance find themselves at loggerheads over key policy decisions, raising questions about the long-term stability of the coalition arrangement.

EB News Daily Politics Desk 03 Apr 2026

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Ramaphosa marks key milestone in South Africa's G20 Presidency as summit approaches

President Cyril Ramaphosa has highlighted the progress made during South Africa's first-ever G20 Presidency, as preparations for the leaders' summit in Johannesburg intensify ahead of the November gathering.

EB News Daily Politics Desk 03 Apr 2026

Politics

MK Party launches legal challenge against electoral rules ahead of 2026 local elections

The uMkhonto we Sizwe Party has filed papers in the Electoral Court challenging aspects of the rules governing the 2026 local government elections, in a move that threatens to delay the poll and deepen constitutional uncertainty.

EB News Daily Politics Desk 02 Apr 2026