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    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

Democratic Alliance

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South Africa

S.Africa’s new centre-right government promises unity, action

      South African President Cyril Ramaphosa's new coalition government heralds a pragmatic centre-right shift as opposition parties take control of more than a third of ministries, bringing hope for better governance but also cohesion fears. The African National Congress (ANC), which has governed since the advent of democracy in 1994, keeps 20 of the 32 cabinet positions, including foreign affairs, finance, defence, justice and police. The historied party […]

todayJuly 1, 2024 19

South Africa

DA Assumes Major Role in National Government And Promises Governance Excellence

The DA says it is proud to rise to the challenge and take its place at the seat of national government for the first time. The party has secured six ministries and six deputy ministers in the new cabinet. These include leader John Steenhuisen as minister of Agriculture, Siviwe Gwarube as Basic Education minister and Leon Schreiber as the minister of Home Affairs. Steenhuisen says they are ready to introduce […]

todayJuly 1, 2024 33

South Africa

DA gives S.A president an ultimatum on original cabinet offer or risk collapsing their agreement

In a fast developing story from S.A, the DA has given President Cyril Ramaphosa an ultimatum to adhere to the original cabinet offer or risk collapsing their agreement. News24 reports that Ramaphosa changed his initial offer, swapping the key portfolio of Trade, Industry, and Competition with Tourism, sparking outrage from the DA. The party insists on the original terms, stating they will not compromise or renegotiate further.

todayJune 28, 2024 43

South Africa

Al Jama-ah Joins South Africa’s Government of National Unity to Counter DA Influence

To South Africa where Al Jama-ah has entered the government of national unity in South Africa, aiming to weaken the DA and its allies. The party rejects a DA-led coalition, citing support for Zionist policies and minority rule. It alleges external interference favored the DA in elections. Party leader Ganief Hendricks advocates for a progressive coalition to counter the DA's influence.  

todayJune 25, 2024 21

South Africa

South Africa’s foreign policy: a unity government must be practical in a turbulent world

        By Anthoni van Nieuwkerk, University of South Africa     As South Africa navigates fundamental political change, it faces stark choices on foreign policy posture and priorities. The change has been brought about by the African National Congress’s loss of electoral majority, forcing it into a unity government. Based on my work over many years on South Africa’s foreign policy as well as reflections on the […]

todayJune 21, 2024 11

South Africa

South Africa’s Democratic Alliance Suspends MP Over Resurfaced Video of Racist Remarks

South Africa's Democratic Alliance suspended a newly sworn-in member of parliament, Renaldo Gouws, on Thursday after an old video resurfaced showing him calling for the killing of Black people as reported by Reuters. The snippet, featuring a young Gouws making the anti-Black remarks, reappeared on social media platforms on Wednesday. Gouws, a 41-year-old former councillor in the Eastern Cape province, was unavailable for comment.

todayJune 21, 2024 16

South Africa

In S.A, the DA has secured an outright majority in Beaufort West’s by-elections

In S.A, the Democratic Alliance has secured an outright majority in Beaufort West's by-elections, allowing the party to govern the municipality independently. The victory in wards one, three and six in the Central Karoo, displaced the Patriotic Alliance, ANC and Karoo Democratic Force. The DA’s Daylin Mitchell says this outcome promises a new era for the town plagued by corruption and poor service delivery:  

todayJune 21, 2024 30

Africa

Mother City: a tough, passionate film about the battle for affordable housing in Cape Town

  Activist Nkosikhona Swartbooi leads a protest in the documentary Mother City. Screengrab/Mother City     By Ian-Malcolm Rijsdijk, University of Cape Town   A third of the way into Mother City there’s a scene that characterises this tough, passionate film about Cape Town and its paradoxes of beauty and hardship, wealth and poverty, and the way it excludes the working poor. Two women talk in a room, while one […]

todayJune 19, 2024 22

South Africa

South Africa’s unity government: 4 crucial factors for it to work

    By Joleen Steyn Kotze, University of the Free State     Governments of national unity built on power-sharing arrangements are common in Africa and elsewhere in the world. Now South Africa also has a unity government, following the 2024 general election in which no party won a majority. These governments foster stability through collaboration in grand coalitions. The premise is that in divided societies, stability can be achieved […]

todayJune 19, 2024 20