Coalition Government
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Ramifications of an ANC electoral decline
A potential drop in ANC support during the 2026 local government elections could fundamentally shift the balance of power within the Government of National Unity, elevating the…
Coalition Governments Blueprints
As South Africa transitions into an era of coalition governance, moving away from one-party domination, the Dutch model of consensus-based coalition government, with its emphasis…
Dlabathi falls in wake of EFF exit
The EFF has rejected a renewed partnership, leading to ANC Ekurhuleni regional secretary Jongizizwe Dlabathi stepping down as finance MMC
New deputy mayor post set to cost Joburg over R1.28 mln annually
Councillors approved a deputy mayor position for the first time in the city’s history, with 107 voting in favour
Motion against KZN premier Thami Ntuli fails in vote marred by violence
A scuffle broke out when MK party members rejected the results, prompting the proceedings to be adjourned
MK party’s move to usurp power in KwaZulu-Natal gains momentum
The MK party is believed to be courting the ANC, promising that if it supports the motion, some MECs will retain their positions
KwaZulu-Natal coalition in jeopardy as MK party motion tests relations between ANC and IFP
Jacob Zuma’s party has submitted a motion of no confidence against premier Thamsanqa Ntuli of the Inkatha Freedom Party
DA will not leave GNU or table motion against Ramaphosa despite Whitfield firing
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…
Who benefits from the musical chairs in Joburg Council?
By keeping Morero in office, Johannesburg’s politicians showed open disregard for ratepayers, putting political deals above leadership, accountability and basic service delivery
DA allegedly promises Al Jamah-ah Joburg mayoral seat if motion of no confidence in Morero succeeds
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
SA must establish a clear separation of powers between the executive and parliament
Given the shaky coalition government, two sections in the Constitution appear to create a quandary regarding ministers actions in the cabinet
Budget consultation could stabilise GNU: Godongwana
Godongwana promises fiscal prudence in his new budget but the growth forecast may change
DA not ‘walking away’ after talks with ANC to rescue coalition
The parties remain divided over an increase in VAT, which the DA says South Africans cannot afford
ANC, DA confirm meeting to try and save coalition, but offer little detail
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…
Coalition takes wrangling over tax in the budget to parliament
Budget approval hangs in the balance and resistance to it is set to play out in the legislature’s finance committees