Sacci warned that the recent decline signals growing uncertainty about economic stability, driven by inconsistencies in the government of national unity
South Africa will have to tread carefully as it shapes interests in global affairs, avoiding pressure from the US
Deputy President Paul Mashatile will chair the dispute resolution committee
South Africa cannot squander the positive sentiment the governing coalition has garnered around the world, the minister said
The party will take a decision at the end of October, its secretary general said
In his resignation letter he expressed his concerns about the party’s political direction, saying he no longer felt comfortable with it
No progress has been made on establishing a structure to resolve deadlocks on policy
Reputational damage mounts while Ramaphosa worries about the power balance in his coalition cabinet
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
Unlike the ousted Tshwane mayor, the DA ditched former Joburg mayor Mpho Phalatse like Ultra Mel custard on a Skhothane teenager’s Carvela shoes
The ANC deputy secretary general has rebuffed Democratic Alliance chair Helen Zille’s demand that the ousted Tshwane mayor be reinstated
Gwarube did not attend the signing ceremony due to concerns regarding the legislation
South Africa stands out as a country that strongly defends democracy
Is there buyer’s remorse on the part of those who voted for the MK party in May?
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
The Democratic Alliance will not walk out of cabinet over the Bela Bill or National Health Insurance
The president’s office said threats about the future of the government of national unity were ‘disturbing’
South Africa’s seventh parliament has just started its work, and it appears to be doing so with a far more collaborative spirit — and significantly less playing to the gallery — than it did during any of the previous three terms.
Fikile Mbalula said differing views about unity government members were fine, but ‘personal attacks and labelling’ were not
Coalitions in South Africa are not new, and they have exposed little political maturity from the politicians to efficiently manage and run municipalities
Can our new government address South Africa’s many crises, and respond to its citizens’ needs?
The two parties are part of the ‘progressive caucus’ representing the opposition in the government of national unity
John and Gayton are driving the comrades’ cars, eating their
lunch and hogging their headlines
The president offered an olive branch to alliance partners to ease tensions over the government of national unity
Cyril Ramaphosa’s alliance partners are a bigger threat to his government than those who contested 29 May
The party’s first deputy secretary general said such interventions should be initiated ‘four years and nine months before the next elections’
The ANC secretary general refuted Helen Zille’s claims of an exclusive ANC-DA coalition in the government of national unity
As authoritarianism entrenches itself globally, it is vital that South Africa inspires a return of accountability and participation
Democracy’s march has been relentless this year as world leaders confront the will of the people
Citizens have a role in building the country based on shared values and aspirations, and must hold the unity government to account
The president said he carried final responsibility for ensuring the executive functioned efficiently and his office had a proven track record of reform
Business unity is key to address South Africa’s lack of economic growth and social development challenges