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The DA which is a member of the Government of National Unity had threatened not to vote for the budget in parliament.

The rand has also taken a hit as the local currency lost some of its strength.

The sweeping tariffs threatened or already imposed by US President Donald Trump risk triggering inflation, market distortions, and even a global recession, China said at the World Trade Organization.

An asteroid that could level a city now has a 3.1-percent chance of striking Earth in 2032, according to NASA data released on Tuesday.