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Streamlining legislation | How Parliament is tackling unstable coalition governments ahead of 2026 local elections
The Portfolio Committee on Cogta is streamlining legislation by merging two competing bills to create stability in local government coalitions, addressing the growing challenges of multi-party governance before the 2026 elections.
SACP chairperson Blade Nzimande calls for a 'reconfigured alliance' with ANC at special congress
South African Communist Party (SACP) chairperson Blade Ndzimande has emphasised the need for a “reconfigured alliance” between the SACP and ANC and stressed the importance of unity to address pressing national issues.
End of the road? ActionSA rejects DA’s invite to media briefing on progress in metro
ActionSA seems to be on a serious mission to cut ties with the DA-led coalition government in the City Tshwane metro after rejecting an invitation from the mayor to join him in a media briefing on the progress made in the city, the writer says.
No conferences for MK party, Zuma says, citing vote buying concerns
“Part of the reason we said we don’t need conferences for now as we are establishing our party, is because conferences have become fake. People use money to buy people to vote for them,” said Zuma.
ANC pledges to regain support in KZN after major election loss
“We know what went wrong, Jacob Zuma formed a political party and challenged the ANC, and won the majority in the province. The numbers that he got was the ANC constituency,’ said Mbalula.
Former ANC NEC member Tony Yengeni to represent Jacob Zuma in disciplinary hearing
Meanwhile, the ANC has called on the media to afford Zuma’s hearing space and allow it to continue its work, saying a verdict will be announced.
20th CPC Central Committee starts third plenary session
The 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) started its third plenary session in Beijing on Monday.
ANC addresses policy platform confusion, urges public to understand GNU’s core principles
On Thursday, July 4, 2024, the African National Congress (ANC) has addressed growing uncertainties and confusion on the policy platform of the ANC-led Government of National Unity (GNU).
Water Minister Pemmy Majodina's conscientious tongue-twister moment has Parliament in stitches
The assembly was left in fits of laughter as Majodina struggled to pronounce the word conscientiously turning a routine speech into a comedic highlight.
Helen Zille puts her foot down | DA wants four MEC posts as it accuses Gauteng ANC of negotiating in bad faith
Prolonged talks between the ANC and the DA were deadlocked on Tuesday as the parties haggled over the composition of the Gauteng provincial executive.
Ayanda Sishi-Wigzell: The GNU will struggle in the next administration
The 7th administration announced by President Ramaphosa on Sunday night has to put aside their lust for power and control, hurry up and get to work on some of the real problems that plague us, writes Ayanda Sishi-Wigzell.
Donovan Williams: Who GNU that this could be a good outcome for International Relations?
Ronald Lamola has been appointed Minister of International Relations by President Cyril Ramaphosa, revealing that the ANC has placed a high premium on international relations, argues the writer.
Popcru welcomes appointment of FF+ leader Groenewald as Correctional Services Minister
The Police and Prisons Civil Rights Union (Popcru) has welcomed the appointment of Freedom Front Plus leader Pieter Groenewald as the new Correctional Services Minister.
Cabinet announcement marks the beginning of a new episode
On election day, many people voted with minimal glitches. However, some concerns were raised from various voting stations.
Ramphosa’s new Cabinet: A marriage of inconvenience to fortify the durability of GNU
It has become crystal clear that we are witnessing a marriage of inconvenience with no honeymoon immediately in sight.
Limpopo Premier Dr Phophi Ramathuba unveils 7th administration executive council, with old and new MEC’s
The newly elected first woman Premier of Limpopo, Dr Phophi Ramathuba has unveiled the members of the executive council for the seventh administration, and expressed her confidence in their abilities, citing their collaborative efforts in tackling the province's urgent challenges.
Zohra Teke: In an MK landscape, where to now KZN?
The uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MK), fresh from its spectacular election victory, has suffered an equally spectacular defeat – excluded nationally and failing to clinch a majority in the KZN legislature, despite securing 45. 35% of the provincial votes at the polls.
EFF drafts motion to impeach President Cyril Ramaphosa
The EFF told Parliament that it sent through a letter requesting to invoke the impeachment against President Cyril Ramaphosa in relation to the Phala Phala saga.
What to expect from today’s first sitting of the National Assembly
The first sitting of the seventh administration is set to take place on Friday at the Cape Town International Convention Centre.
MK Party extends invite to IFP to form a coalition government in KZN
Jacob Zuma's Umkhonto Wesizwe (MK) Party says its ready enter into coalition talks with the Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) in KwaZulu-Natal.
Bayethe Msimang: Concerns over John Steenhuisen's prospective leadership
The juxtaposition of Steenhuisen’s potential leadership against Mashatile’s proven track record presents a dilemma for stakeholders.
BACK OFF! AU warns Fitch Ratings against meddling in SA’s coalition negotiations
The African Union's Peer Review Mechanism believes that ratings agency, Fitch's comments on a preferred coalition is premature and unsubstantiated.
WATCH: Which coalition government would be the better choice for SA?
Current affairs podcasts hosts, Jonathan Witt and Kanthan Pillay, share their views on which coalition would be the best choice for South Africa.
ANC crumbles as democracy thrives in South Africa
For those older than our current constitutional dispensation, and who were able to see a dramatic change in politics in 1994, it may be more difficult to understand why the youth of our country are wonder struck at this moment.
EXPLAINED: Names of MPs and MPLs handed over to SA’s Chief Justice, this is what happens next
The Chief Justice on Thursday received a list of names of MPs and MPLs who will be sworn in following the country's provincial and national elections held on May 29.