Political parties express mixed reactions to 2026 Budget

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana flanked by Deputy Ministers Ashor Nick Sarupen and Dr. David Masondo, and South African Revenue Services Commissioner (SARS) Edward Kieswetter ahead of the Budget Speech on February 25, 2026. African National Congress (ANC) Spokesperson Mahlengi Bhengu-Mtsiri says the focus on local government is one of the positive developments in the 2026…

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ANC accuses DA of neglecting Western Cape healthcare

Western Cape ANC MP Nobulumko Nkondlo debates the State of the Province Address on 26 February 2026. The African National Congress (ANC) has accused the Democratic Alliance (DA) – led government of neglecting communities in the Western Cape when it comes to healthcare. Different political parties have taken the podium at the State of the…

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O’Sullivan walks out of Ad Hoc Committee, claims he needs to catch a flight

Private investigator Paul O’Sullivan’s appearance before Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee. Private investigator Paul O’Sullivan has walked out of the Ad Hoc Committee probing allegations of criminal infiltration, corruption and political interference in the justice system. Private Investigator Paul O’Sullivan walking out of the Ad Hoc Committee. Credit : Credit Lulama Matya pic.twitter.com/lE58jhGLXA — SABC News…

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SABC allocated funds to help with Sentech debt: Malatsi

SABC’s Henley entrance with the Sentech tower in the background. Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has announced a R700 million special appropriation for the Department of Communications and Digital Technology. Godongwana made the announcement in his Budget Speech earlier Wednesday. National Treasury had earlier this month allocated R889 million to the state signal distributor, Sentech after…

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O’Sullivan, Phahlane to continue testimony at the Ad Hoc Committee

Private investigator Paul O’Sullivan’s appears before Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee, February 2026. Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee that is looking into national security concerns will continue with hearings on Thursday, with two returning witnesses. The committee is probing allegations of criminal infiltration, corruption and political interference in the criminal justice system. On Thursday, private forensic investigator…

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GALLERY: Budget Speech 2026

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana says the local economy is gaining traction, reflecting early momentum gained from the ongoing economic reforms. Godongwana presented a R2.7 trillion budget in a more positive backdrop, despite the global uncertainty that is still lurking. Gallery below: GCIS

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