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/ 2 December 2024

KZN DA not moved by claims of clandestine ANC-MK party talks

The DA has refused to partner with the ANC in eThekwini because of its role in the removal of Tshwane mayor Cilliers Brink

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By Mandisa Nyathi

Thought Leader

/ 26 August 2024

How to protect public service from unstable coalitions

Coalitions in South Africa are not new, and they have exposed little political maturity from the politicians to efficiently manage and run municipalities

By Khanya Burns-Ncamashe and Naledi Ngqambela

Opinion

/ 4 July 2024

Local government reform: strengthening democracy in a coalition era

With the advent of coalition politics at local and national level, policies are needed that help to maintain stability

By Siphesihle Mbhele

Opinion

/ 23 June 2024

The ANC in coalition is nothing new

The party has a long history of deal-making and alliances. The DA and other partners in the GNU are new bedfellows but the ANC owes much of its historic success to its open-mattress policy

By Dylan Stewart

Politics

/ 14 June 2024

Unity government over first hurdle as CR awaits second term

Broad agreement will be followed by talks to flesh out how the coalition will work

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By Paddy Harper, Mandisa Nyathi, Emsie Ferreira and Lunga Mzangwe

Opinion

/ 12 June 2024

Good governance wins votes: The one lesson the ANC seemingly ignored

In forming a new government, the ANC needs to ensure its partners can improve governance and service delivery

By Mokheseng Moema

Partner Content

/ 7 June 2024

A critical reflection on post-2024 elections in South Africa

The coalitions that will soon take place will determine the course of South Africa for years to come

By Derek Davey

Business

/ 4 June 2024

Market on tenterhooks amid coalition talks

As the 14 days to announce a coalition government commences, investors are nervous and the rand is flat

By Anathi Madubela

Opinion

/ 3 June 2024

Ensuring stability and accountability during the coalitions era

The failure of coalitions in metros demonstrates the need for transparent and publicly available agreements

By Pranish Desai and Ross Harvey

Politics

/ 27 May 2024

With many possible scenarios, this election is a whole new ball game

The only certain thing is that there will be a scramble to form a new government – and possible instability

By Richard Calland and Mike Law

Politics

/ 26 May 2024

Ndlozi: EFF ready to take key positions in Gauteng

The Economic Freedom Fighters look to Tshwane to boost one million voter target for Gauteng

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By Mandisa Nyathi

Partner Content

/ 24 May 2024

Kagiso Trust debate on the youth and the upcoming elections

Young people are tokenized in politics; everyone wants them to vote, but nobody is actually addressing their concerns

By Derek Davey

Partner Content

/ 24 May 2024

The youth must vote if they want change

Participation in our fledgling democracy at all levels is the best way forward

By Derek Davey

Opinion

/ 2 February 2024

Register to vote to determine the future you want

Voters should ponder about what their vote means for the future of South Africa

By Zusipe Batyi

Business

/ 26 January 2024

Rand reels amid rates reckoning, braces for election turmoil

The local currency could be in for more volatility as political push-and-pull raises uncertainty

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By Sarah Smit

National

/ 18 November 2023

Can coalitions stabilise the economy?

With the right amount of planning, political coalitions can work – and even create the environment for better economic solutions

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By Sarah Smit

Politics

/ 3 November 2023

ANC trying to bring EFF down in Ekurhuleni, Nkululeko Dunga alleges

The ANC accuses the EFF of trying to govern Ekurhuleni metro, where the two parties are in a coalition, without consultation

By Mandisa Nyathi

Politics

/ 12 October 2023

Coalition bills in the pipeline, but not before 2024 elections

The government hopes to have local government regulations ready by the next municipal poll in 2026

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By Paddy Harper

Politics

/ 2 September 2023

ANC not looking for coalition partners in next year’s elections, says Ramaphosa

President Cyril Ramaphosa said the ANC was confident in its strategy to win elections

By Mandisa Nyathi

Partner Content

/ 1 September 2023

Kagiso Trust Twitter Spaces: The impact of coalition governments on service delivery

‘We must get adults into the room who will focus on issue- and policy-driven coalitions, rather than position- and deal-making coalitions’

By Derek Davey

Editorial

/ 1 September 2023

Open a commission of inquiry into Joburg inferno

At least 73 people have died and scores injured when the building they lived in burnt down

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Opinion

/ 18 August 2023

How coalitions could transform the South African political landscape

Coalitions should be redefined to have an ideological base — instead of one dominant party these groupings would allow collaborative power-sharing

By Zimkhitha Manyana

Politics

/ 4 August 2023

Mashatile plans to chart a path through the 2024 coalitions minefield

Legally binding coalition agreements are among measures being suggested to stabilise governance

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By Paddy Harper

Thought Leader

/ 4 August 2023

Paul Mashatile: Time to build framework for coalitions

The country’s success is far more important than that of any of its political parties, writes Paul Mashatile, deputy president of South Africa

By Paul Mashatile

Politics

/ 15 April 2023

ANC coalition debate expected to be the next proxy in factional battle

National executive committee members are at odds over a coalition with the EFF, with some vowing to lobby party leaders against the arrangement

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By Lizeka Tandwa and Paddy Harper

Politics

/ 17 March 2023

Shutdown is EFF’s dry run for the polls

The stayaway will test the party’s leadership, machinery and ability to mobilise its supporters on the streets and in the election booths

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By Lizeka Tandwa and Paddy Harper

Opinion

/ 7 December 2021

Coalition negotiations: A sidelined ANC, a surprised DA and a demanding EFF

If South Africa is moving from being a dominant-party system to a more vibrant, multiparty democracy, as these elections indicate, then coalitions are going to have to become the norm

By Ian Siebörger

Opinion

/ 3 December 2021

What’s in store for SA as the ANC implodes?

As the increasingly less relevant ANC vacates the middle ground and the centre-left, a void opens, which will urgently need to be filled

By Richard Calland

Politics

/ 3 December 2021

No end in sight for DA and ActionSA coalition talks

Talks between the two parties have resumed, but it is unclear if any agreement will be reached any time soon

By Lizeka Tandwa

Politics

/ 26 November 2021

The DA: Between a rock and a hard place

After a whirlwind two weeks, the Democratic Alliance’s ‘win’ of metros is no celebration as members fear the coming tide of instability

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By Khaya Koko, Lizeka Tandwa and Paddy Harper

Politics

/ 25 November 2021

Behind the scenes: municipalities face a rocky five years

No clear winners after weeks of jostling for 160 hung municipalities

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