A national dialogue offers the opportunity to unite South Africans around a common vision, thereby giving rise to a people of national unity
Global tourism has reached 96% of pre-pandemic levels; tails are up
Shifts in party leadership can destabilise a coalition when the affected member is embroiled in intense factional battles and divergent views on whether to remain part of the coalition
But the government of national unity has the potential to lead itself and South Africa into a future that is different from the divisive past
Can our new government address South Africa’s many crises, and respond to its citizens’ needs?
This will be to the detriment of the majority of the electorate
A few weeks ago, President Cyril Ramaphosa passed into law the public procurement bill, ushering in a new era for South Africa’s procurement landscape.
The party’s first deputy secretary general said such interventions should be initiated ‘four years and nine months before the next elections’
As authoritarianism entrenches itself globally, it is vital that South Africa inspires a return of accountability and participation
Citizens have a role in building the country based on shared values and aspirations, and must hold the unity government to account
Business unity is key to address South Africa’s lack of economic growth and social development challenges
Communities such as Saldanha Bay and Cloetesville in the Western Cape are examples of where the PA saw success around the country
Infrastructure, municipalities and creating the conditions for economic growth are at the top of the government of national unity’s agenda
Ramaphosa is calling for a national dialogue to chart a path to transformation and a common vision
The negotiations around the formation of the government of national unity showed that South Africans can work together, despite differences
The cost will increase with the size but the mix of political parties may mean a shift in political culture to serve the people
President Cyril Ramaphosa set to unveil a medium-term strategic framework at the opening of parliament on 18 July
Divisions in the party over coalition with the DA, losses in KwaZulu-Natal and unwillingness to accept defeat are among reasons for the province being unable to finalise a government
The DA leader said the unity government would pave the way for his party and the ANC to start delivering for South Africans
The opposition party has rejected the ANC’s offer of six ministerial positions in the government of national unity
The ANC said in a statement that President Cyril Ramaphosa would announce appointments to the executive ‘in the coming days’
The majority of 1994’s voters recognised the GNU script because they co-authored it, and were assured of explanations if deviations were unavoidable
The party says it is not censoring members but is imposing democratic centralism
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