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

Government of National Unity

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South Africa’s 400 parliamentarians are about to get down to business: 4 essential reads

      By Caroline Southey, The Conversation; Jabulani Sikhakhane, The Conversation, and Thabo Leshilo, The Conversation     On 29 May 2024 South Africans went to the polls and delivered a strong message to their political leaders: we’re tired of the “same old same old”. They slashed the governing African National Congress’s share of the vote to just over 40%. And put their crosses next to a host of […]

todayJuly 17, 2024 18

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South Africa’s new parliament needs to do a better job of holding cabinet to account: legal scholar weighs the chances

      By Hugh Corder, University of Cape Town     South Africa has entered new territory with a government of national unity after the May elections. The parties representing more than 70% of the electorate will now be the dominant force in parliament. The parties that are not part of the unity government will doubtless continue to demand accountability by the executive. A particular challenge arises, however, for […]

todayJuly 17, 2024 13

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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 44

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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 16

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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 16

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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 36

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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:  

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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 […]

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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 – […]

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