South Africa is facing a potential constitutional crisis with the top governing body of the ruling African National Congress calling for a fresh look at its coalition alliance. This comes after snap divisions emerged with its main alliance partner, Democratic Alliance, during a crucial vote on the national budget. The ANC wants to review its coalition deal within 5 days to conclude the budget negotiations. The DA, which is now in alliance with the ANC, has been a traditional rival of the ANC. It only voted against an increase in value-added tax that was a key part of the budget but is also seeking a cut in government spending across all departments. Watch to know more!

South Africa: ANC set 5-day deadline to conclude negotiations on budget

South Africa's government has passed a contentious budget, but key coalition partners, including the EFF and MK, have rejected the fiscal framework. Tensions rise as the proposed VAT increase sparks dissent. Meanwhile, the nation faces a $3.3 billion fiscal gap after the U.S., under President Trump, halted HIV/AIDS funding. Watch to know more!

South African budget vote passes but key coalition partner dissents

South Africa passes controversial budget amid coalition rift

South Africa’s finance minister proposed scaling back tax increases and curbing spending in a bid to resolve a standoff over the budget in the nation’s fractious governing alliance. Watch this report for more details!

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South Africa proposes smaller VAT hike to end budget impasse

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Uttarakhand finance minister Prakash Pant said his government has reduced cess on petrol and diesel by two per cent

Now, Uttarakhand cuts VAT on petrol, diesel

The Gujarat government decided to reduce VAT on petrol and diesel by 4 per cent.

Gujarat, Maharashtra reduce VAT on petrol, diesel

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