South Africa

S.A President, Cyril Ramaphosa says the ANC is cautious about forming a coalition government

today15 May, 2024

Background

S.A President, Cyril Ramaphosa says the ANC is cautious about forming a coalition government due to the risk of instability as seen at the local municipal level. Polls have predicted that the ANC might fall short of securing over 50-percent of the national vote in the 29 May general elections. This would compel the ruling party to forge a coalition to hold onto power. Addressing the Progressive Business Forum in Centurion yesterday, Ramaphosa described coalitions as a danger zone:

 

Written by: Leonard Witbeen