South Africa’s coalition government, formed less than a year ago after the ANC lost its parliamentary majority, is facing instability as sharp divisions between the ANC and DA were exposed in a crucial budget vote. The DA voted against the fiscal framework, demanding spending cuts, while the ANC refused to bow to what it called an “austerity budget”. The ANC won support from smaller parties to pass the budget, but the DA has filed court papers challenging the vote. The DA is considering whether to remain in the coalition government, with tensions rising over issues like VAT increases and land expropriation. The dispute over the budget highlights the ongoing differences between the two parties and the challenges facing the coalition government.
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South African farm worker says he was forced to feed women to pigs
A white South African farm worker, Adrian de Wet, claims he was coerced into feeding the bodies of two murdered black women, Maria Makgato and Lucia Ndlovu, to pigs after they were shot by farm owner Zachariah Johannes Olivier. The case has intensified racial tensions in South Africa, highlighting ongoing inequalities in rural areas, and the trial has been postponed to next week. Want More Context? 🔎
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