Budget showdown: ANC secures narrow victory as GNU partnership falters

By Mashudu Sadike | Published 25m ago

The ANC narrowly passed the 2025 Budget with 194 votes against 182, sidelining their Government of National Unity partner, the DA. This critical vote has created a political crisis, with the DA's Federal Executive now meeting to reconsider its future in the coalition, while President Ramaphosa criticises the DA for trying to be both partner and opposition simultaneously.