Democratic leader John Steenhuisen however said the party would withdraw from a national dialogue due later this year, calling it a waste of time and money and a distraction from the failures of the ANC
By keeping Morero in office, Johannesburg’s politicians showed open disregard for ratepayers, putting political deals above leadership, accountability and basic service delivery
Al Jamah-ah has denied striking a deal with the DA to oust the ANC mayor, despite claims it lobbied parties and has been eyeing the seat
Given the shaky coalition government, two sections in the Constitution appear to create a quandary regarding ministers actions in the cabinet
Godongwana promises fiscal prudence in his new budget but the growth forecast may change
The parties remain divided over an increase in VAT, which the DA says South Africans cannot afford
The stand-off between the two parties dates back to 19 February when DA leader John Steenhuisen made clear the party would not support a national budget that proposed a two percentage point increase in VAT
Budget approval hangs in the balance and resistance to it is set to play out in the legislature’s finance committees
It’s not about which party politicians represent, it’s about their willingness to embrace servant leadership and work together for the good of all the people
The party wants to use its growing influence in Gauteng metros to consolidate its presence
They believe the deputy president has the political acumen and experience to maintain the fragile alliance
The capital’s new mayor will focus on resolving long-standing tensions with labour, coalition management, and service delivery
Ministers from various parties at national level are taking their portfolios seriously and working together
Strains are evident, but a cabinet ‘clearing house’ will offer the unity government a way of dealing with disputes
The Democratic Alliance must appreciate that there are concessions, defeats and mature ways to advance objectives
The success of coalition governments hinges on the ability of coalitions to rise above political differences and prioritise the needs of the people they serve
The party also wants to be given the position of chief whip
There was a conciliation among political parties at the cabinet lekgotla on policies that have seen them at loggerheads
Despite the ANC, Economic Freedom Fighters and the minority parties being in government together in the city, the Red Berets voted against a R2.5 billion loan proposed by the coalition
Influential committee posts are shared among the members of the province’s governing coalition
Civil servants need to be ‘insulated’ from politics and allowed to do their work
The president has made plain his impatience to lock down a deal and name his new executive
The Democratic Alliance has yet to say whether it will accept the president’s offer of six cabinet portfolios.
Step-aside be damned; instead it’s a quickstep up to parliament for Zizi Kodwa and others
Negotiations have involved who will get what, and how many portfolios, in the new cabinet
The Red Berets are trying to convince the ANC to keep their local government arrangements intact
The Democratic Alliance says the president must stick to the letter of the coalition pact and divide cabinet posts among parties in line with the number of seats in parliament
The ‘majority’ of 17 parties in parliament had expressed support for the government of national unity, the ANC secretary general said on Thursday night
The loss of an outright majority for the ANC should not be considered a panacea which promises to alleviate all our political and economic woes
The majority of 1994’s voters recognised the GNU script because they co-authored it, and were assured of explanations if deviations were unavoidable
As we enter a new era of coalition politics, there are key considerations for democracy, accountability and political rights
As the political horse trading begins, the fate of the controversial policy is uncertain