It took weeks of negotiation and tension in South Africa before the national budget was finally approved. It was passed with 194 votes in favour and 182 against. The Democratic Alliance, a key coalition partner, voted against the measure, raising questions about the stability of the unity government formed after the African National Congress lost its parliamentary majority last year.
South African budget vote passes despite opposition from key coalition partner
REPLAY: Trump's full announcement on tariffs
Donald Trump announced a sweeping new set of reciprocal tariffs on Wednesday, arguing that they would “Make America wealthy again”. The speech lasted about 45 minutes.
Trump announces sweeping global tariffs, risking a trade war and inflation
US President Donald Trump announced plans for sweeping tariffs Wednesday, saying “our country has been looted, pillaged, raped, plundered” by other nations. The aggressive rhetoric came as Trump
