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 14
insert_link South Africa South African parliament meets as ANC nears coalition deal By Julie BOURDIN, with Zama LUTHULI in Johannesburg South Africa's newly elected parliament met Friday and was expected to re-elect President Cyril Ramaphosa to form an unprecedented coalition government as his humbled ANC raced to cobble together a deal. Chief Justice Raymond Zondo opened the first sitting of South Africa's seventh parliament since the advent of post-apartheid democracy in 1994, swearing in MPs in batches […] todayJune 14, 2024 25
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 16
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 17 2
insert_link South Africa IFP Leader Emphasizes Monumental Significance of May 29 Elections in South Africa Velenkosini Hlabisa, the leader of South Africa's Inkatha Freedom Party, underscored the pivotal nature of the upcoming general elections on May 29, deeming them the most crucial since the inception of democracy. The IFP officially unveiled its 13-point plan manifesto at Durban’s Moses Mabhida Stadium yesterday, with Hlabisa expressing confidence that it provides a beacon of hope and rejuvenation for all citizens. Highlighting the nation's precarious position on the verge […] todayMarch 11, 2024 3
insert_link South Africa SA’s IFP Deputy President Criticizes 2024 Budget Speech as Political Maneuver Ahead of Elections Inkosi Buthelezi, the deputy president of the Inkatha Freedom Party, has characterized the 2024 budget speech as a political stunt in anticipation of the elections. Expressing disappointment with the economy's downturn and the underperformance of various departments despite allocated funds, Buthelezi voiced concerns about the government's plan to utilize 150 billion rand from the Gold and Foreign Exchange Contingency Reserve Account due to lower-than-expected growth and a revenue shortfall. todayFebruary 22, 2024 3
