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Why liberation movements fail when they come to power: South Africa and Namibia are cases in point

Decreased support for the African National Congress (ANC) in South Africa’s elections on 29 May was expected. But a decline from 57% to 40% marked a turning point in the country’s democracy. It also confirmed the general decline in popularity of former liberation movements as governments in southern Africa.

The Conversation

Tension and stand-offs as South Africa struggles to launch coalition gov’t

ANC-DA deadlock over cabinet positions prompted fears that government of national unity may have ended before it begins.

Al Jazeera

South Africa’s coalition government – making the case for hope

In the aftermath of South Africa’s recent election, renewed hope has made an unexpected appearance. In difficult times, even small gains can be valuable. But, on occasion, much more is possible. Small gains can feed on each other; momentum can build; a virtuous spiral can take hold. This may be…

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Why your online buys could arrive by electric tuk-tuk

A transport company has revealed plans to add more than 100 electric delivery vehicles to its fleet as part of a $45 million project.

AAP

What is active noise cancellation? Everything you wanted to know about ANC headphones (but were too afraid to ask)

Everything you need to know about active noise cancellation –including how it works and which headphones or earbuds you need to get the best of it.

TechRadar

Politics make strange bedfellows

This week on The Sound Kitchen you’ll hear the answer to the question about the possible alliances for South Africa’s ANC political party. There’s some poetry as a starter dish, “The Listener’s Corner” with Paul Myers, and “Music from Erwan” from Erwan Rome. All that and the new quiz and…

Radio France Internationale

South Africa’s DA party suspends lawmaker over racist rant in old video

Centre-right party says newly elected MP Renaldo Gouws used ‘execrable language’ in old video that resurfaced recently.

Al Jazeera

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South Africa’s Democratic Alliance suspends MP for racist comments

Renaldo Gouws suspended days after white-led party joined coalition government with ANC

The Guardian - UK

South Africa's Ramaphosa sworn in for second term after coalition deal

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has been sworn in for a second term. The reelection of the head of the ANC came with the help of coalition parties. It's the first time the ANC has needed to form a government of national unity, or GNU, in 30 years. South Africans…

France 24

South Africa’s Cyril Ramaphosa warns of ‘toxic cleavages’ at inauguration

President is sworn in for second term as head of coalition government after losing parliamentary majority

The Guardian - UK

‘New era’: Ramaphosa sworn in as South Africa’s president for second term

ANC leader now set to appoint cabinet featuring his weakened party and coalition partners in unity government.

Al Jazeera

South Africa's Ramaphosa To Be Sworn In As President

South Africa's Cyril Ramaphosa is to be sworn in as president at a ceremony in Pretoria on Wednesday, after his weakened African National Congress (ANC) struck a government coalition deal.

International Business Times

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

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.

The Conversation

South Africa's MK party pledges alliance with opposition

South Africa's political landscape is still settling after the African National Congress's rush to form a government of national unity after failing to win a parliamentary majority in last month's election. Party leader Cyril Ramaphosa has been reelected as the country's president, but the ANC is still announcing new partners.…

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Will South Africa’s new coalition gov’t change tack on Israel-Palestine?

As the new government includes parties neutral about Israel’s war on Gaza, ANC insists it will still support Palestine.

International Business Times

Zuma's Party Joins S.African Opposition Alliance

South African former president Jacob Zuma said Sunday his new party would join an opposition alliance to coordinate resistance to the government, while maintaining its challenge to the general election results.

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South Africa Faces Political Uncertainty As President Election Looms

South African lawmakers prepare for a historic presidential election with potential coalition support for Cyril Ramaphosa amid changing political dynamics.

Al Jazeera

South Africa’s Ramaphosa elected president, but coalition allies hold veto

An 11th hour deal between the ANC and traditional rivals has led to the country’s first coalition government.

Evening Standard

South Africa's ANC and rival Democratic Alliance form unity government in historic moment

Deal between two traditionally antagonistic parties is the most momentous political shift in South Africa since Nelson Mandela led the ANC to victory in the 1994 elections that marked the end of apartheid

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