Unity Government
latest news & developments
ANC infighting threatens GNU more than tensions with DA
Strains are evident, but a cabinet ‘clearing house’ will offer the unity government a way of dealing with disputes
The success of GNU requires a proactive risk management mechanism
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…
Ramaphosa’s speech to parliament listed South Africa’s old problems – but no new solutions
The address should have set out how things would be done differently and better under the new government, instead of being a wish list
Democratic Alliance wants 12 cabinet posts or no GNU deal
The opposition party has rejected the ANC’s offer of six ministerial positions in the government of national unity
Premier Thami Ntuli appoints multi-party cabinet in KZN, prioritises crime and service delivery
The Inkatha Freedom Party, ANC, Democratic Alliance and National Freedom Party are represented in the provincial cabinet
Unity rule in Zim ‘a disaster’
Little celebration marked the fourth anniversary of the government of national unity formed between President Robert Mugabe and PM Morgan Tsvangirai.
Palestinian factions call truce in new government
Rival Palestinian factions Fatah and Hamas have agreed to form a new unity government in the West Bank and Gaza which will be headed by Mahmoud Abbas.
Zim Cabinet meet goes ahead despite boycott
President Robert Mugabe led a Zimbabwe Cabinet meeting on Tuesday despite a boycott by unity partner Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai.
EU not ready to renew ties with Zim
The EU is not ready to establish ties with Zimbabwe despite a ”positive evolution” in politics there, according to a letter made public on Thursday.
Tsvangirai’s MDC meets on progress
Morgan Tsvangirai’s party will assess progress and discuss outstanding issues hampering the unity government at its national conference this weekend.
Clinton: Mugabe needs to go
The departure of Zimbabwe’s President Robert Mugabe would be in ”the best interests of everyone”, Hillary Clinton said in an interview on Wednesday.
Zanu-PF rejects call for SADC to rescue Zim unity deal
Robert Mugabe’s Zanu-PF on Tuesday rejected Morgan Tsvangirai’s call for disputes between their parties to be judged by governments in the region.
Pressure mounts on Zim govt
This week’s arrest of two senior Zimbabwean journalists has underlined just how far the unity government has to go before it can restore confidence.
Rival Palestinian factions fail to agree on unity govt
Rival Palestinian factions have so far failed to overcome obstacles in reconciliation talks which they hope will lead to a unified governing body.
Chikane: ‘It has been tough, but we are there’
Director general in the presidency Frank Chikane on Wednesday briefed the media in Pretoria and Cape Town on the outcome of the Zimbabwe talks.