South Africa will work to “iron out wrinkles” in its relationship with the US, and the absence of Washington’s top diplomat from Group of 20 meetings in Johannesburg isn’t “a boycott,” President Cyril Ramaphosa said.

Officials say pro-business Democratic Alliance and senior figures in African National Congress objected to VAT rise

South Africa's national budget presentation has been postponed due to disagreement among political parties. The delay is primarily caused by a rift with the Democratic Alliance over a proposed VAT increase.