A new DA leader will have implications for the party’s relationship with President Cyril Ramaphosa as well as the government of national unity.
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South Africa’s government of national unity was built on a foundation of pragmatism. Failure would be bad for the country.
Swapo seems to attract the biggest crowds at rallies, but does it signal electoral support?
Hard bargaining still needs to happen before the country has a definitive sense of how executive accountability will be enforced under a unity government.
A sea change in the system of governance is needed to fix South Africa and rebuild an economy plagued by serious crises.
What lies ahead for South Africa’s new government of national unity?
The hope is for pragmatism to drive a transition process. Obsessive adherence to ideological preferences will not build national unity or a sound foreign policy.
Elite political culture matters, especially in the context of a unity government. To succeed, party leaders must embrace the politics of collaboration built on trust.
Following Jacob Zuma’s tenure, during which corruption became endemic, tarnishing the ANC, Cyril Ramaphosa was touted as the party’s saviour. But he failed to impress.
Political parties must show ideological flexibility to foster stability and drive South Africa towards prosperity through creative policy solutions.
South Sudan has had many opportunities to create a lasting peace but so far all efforts have been unsuccessful.
The Democratic Republic of Congo has implemented power-sharing agreements before but none of them have worked.
South Africa needs to start thinking about life after President Jacob Zuma. Given the damage that he’s done, serious thought should be given to forming a government of national unity.
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