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Cyril Ramaphosa's Bold Move: Dismissing Nkabane to Secure the Appropriation Bill
SOUTH AFRICA, JUL 22 – The Democratic Alliance supports the 2025 Appropriation Bill after Cabinet reshuffles addressing corruption, while opposition parties criticize its failure to tackle unemployment and poverty.
- On Wednesday, July 23, 2025, the Democratic Alliance announced support for the Appropriation Bill in Cape Town, which finalizes the national budget and assigns departmental funds.
- Earlier this week, President Cyril Ramaphosa dismissed Nobuhle Nkabane and appointed Buti Manamela and Dr. Nomusa Dube-Ncube, which the DA described as 'crucial first step' in Cabinet accountability.
- Breaking down the vote, Lotriet announced 262 yes, 90 no, with opposition votes from MK Party , EFF , ATM, NCC, and UAT, highlighting no majority and support sensitivity.
- The vote has heightened political tensions, as MK Party whip Colleen Makhubele described the budget as disconnected, while John Steenhuisen dismissed integrity critiques with a quote.
- With the ANC holding 159 seats and DA 87, the bill provides for appropriation of funds from the national revenue fund for the 2025-2026 financial year, positioning the GNU to pass the bill in the 400-seat National Assembly with detailed allocations.
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South Africa: 'We Are Talking to Everyone,' Says Mbalula As DA Remains Defiant On Appropriation Bill
The fractures in the Government of National Unity will take centre stage on Wednesday when the National Assembly votes on the Appropriation Bill. Given the DA's refusal to support the budget votes of ANC ministers who are accused of wrongdoing, things are going to get tricky.
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