insert_link South Africa South Africa’s new cabinet draws mixed reactions Following South African President Cyril Ramaphosa’s announcement of his new cabinet, which consists of the eleven political parties that are part of the government of national unity, we reached out to South African-based political analyst Professor Ntsikelelo Breakfast for comment. Ramaphosa has added two ministries to his cabinet and announced 32 ministers. The Democratic Alliance has been allocated six ministerial posts, with its leader John Steenhuisen appointed Agriculture Minister. Ramaphosa says […] todayJuly 1, 2024 19
insert_link 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 4
insert_link 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 10
insert_link South Africa S.A’s Al Jama-ah leader says the DA is hell-bent on taking control of the government of national unity In S.A, Al Jama-ah leader, Ganief Hendricks claims that the Democratic Alliance is determined to take control of the government of national unity. He criticizes the 'Statement of Intent' signed between the DA and another party, suggesting it facilitates power sharing between former oppressors and the former black liberation movement. Despite President Cyril Ramaphosa's assertion that there is no grand alliance with the DA, Hendricks believes the 'Statement of Intent' […] todayJune 18, 2024 12
insert_link South Africa ACDP’s deputy president says the leadership has decided not to be part of the S.A government of national unity In S.A....The ACDP's deputy president, Wayne Thring ,says the leadership has decided not to be part of the government of national unity. Thring says ACDP leaders met with senior representatives of the ANC recently, and were offered an opportunity to join the new government. He says in their bilateral meeting, they also spoke about a national dialogue: todayJune 17, 2024 12
insert_link 3 3 Oshiwambo Ramaposa natango a hogololwa onga omupresitend gwa South Africa Opaalamende ya South Africa oya hogolololula Cyril Ramaposa onga omupresitend goshilongo,sha landula ompangela yepangelo lyuukumwe pokati ko ANC noongundu dhoompilameno. Epangelo epe lyuukumwe,Government of national Unity olina ongundu ya Ramaposa,o ANC,ongundu onene yompilameno,o DA noongundu dhilwe oonshona. Moshipopiwa she,Ramaposa okwa tumbaleke epangelo lyuukumwe ,nokwati aahogololi oya tegelela aawiliki ya longele kumwe muuwanawa wakehe gumwe moshilongo. Onkatu ya landulako,Ramaposa okwa tegelelwa a topole oonkatu dho cabinet,dhoka tadhi ka kwatelamo iilyo yo […] todayJune 15, 2024 5 3 3
insert_link Uncategorized Cyril Ramaphosa’s leadership style didn’t impress voters – but seeking consensus may be what South Africa’s unity government needs By Keith Gottschalk, University of the Western Cape South Africa’s 2024 general election, with its devastating loss of a majority for the ruling African National Congress (ANC), is also damaging for President Cyril Ramaphosa (71). To lead your party to such a huge loss of electoral support is an indictment, and the toughest test of your leadership capabilities. The ANC’s poor performance – […] todayJune 12, 2024 42
insert_link South Africa South Africa’s unity government: 5 parties that need to find common ground By Joleen Steyn Kotze, University of the Free State Following South Africa’s historic 2024 general election, the ruling African National Congress (ANC) has started a process to establish a government of national unity. This, after it lost its parliamentary majority. As a political scientist, I believe that five political parties, including those with the highest shares of votes, are key to constituting a unity government. […] todayJune 11, 2024 11
insert_link 2 Oshiwambo ”Inatu hala epangelo naakalelipo yoongundu dhaakolonyeki aatiligane”-EFF Ongundu yo Economic freedom figters oya tindi ethaneko lyongundu yo ANC lyepangelo lyuukumwe- o Government of National Unity -ngele omwa kwatelwa ongundu yo DA noyo Freedom Front Plus. Malema okwati inaya hala oku endulula epangelo lyuukumwe lyomumvo 1994. Omanga ongundu yo Inkatha Freedom Party yati oyiitulamo okuya moonkundathana no ANC noongundu dhilwe ,okuyapo nepangelo lyuukumwe. Omupresitend Cyril Ramaposa okwati oya ninga oonkundathana nongundu yo EFF,IFP,DA,NFP,no PA. Omanga […] todayJune 8, 2024 8 2
Paying it forward: Kenyan coastal doctor Bashrahil Mohammed Mafudh has made it his life’s work to care for the most vulnerable in his community, at no cost.
