anc da coalitionlatest news & developments
ANC chairman Siboniso Duma hit out at provincial coalition partners the DA and IFP on Monday. (Darren Stewart/Gallo Images via Getty Images)

KZN ANC marks 100 days in unity government, lambasts DA and IFP’s Buthelezi

The ANC accused the Democratic Alliance of being self-serving and Thulasizwe Buthelezi of being divisive, but said the coalition would run its course

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA – MAY 25: President of the ruling African National Congress (ANC) and South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa speaks to supporters during the ANC Siyanqoba Rally held at FNB Stadium on May 25, 2024 in Johannesburg, South Africa. South Africa’s national and provincial elections will be held on 29 May 2024 to elect a new National Assembly and provincial legislature in each of the nine provinces.  (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)

Preferential procurement politics: Battle lines drawn between the ANC and DA

A few weeks ago, President Cyril Ramaphosa passed into law the public procurement bill, ushering in a new era for South Africa’s procurement landscape.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has laid strong foundations for the G20. Photo: Dwayne Senior/Getty Images

Ramaphosa to announce cabinet at 9pm on Sunday

The president has made plain his impatience to lock down a deal and name his new executive

eThekwini metro mayor Cyril Xaba announced at the city’s 2024-25 summer season campaign on Wednesday that work on repairing wastewater treatment plants was nearing completion.

Cyril Xaba tipped for eThekwini mayor, but ANC in the city opposes appointment

It is not clear whether the ANC will vote with its government of national unity partners

Video

A critical reflection on post-2024 elections in South Africa 

The coalitions that will soon take place will determine the course of South Africa for years to come

Chairperson of the Independent Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) Mosotho Moepya delivers his remarks during the official announcement of the South African general election results at the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) National Results Operation Centre at Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand, on June 2, 2024. (Photo by Michele Spatari / AFP)

IEC confirms election results as talks about talks get underway

The IEC released the final result despite threats of ‘trouble’ from Jacob Zuma’s Umkhonto weSizwe party

In 2023, under president Cyril Ramaphosa, South Africa ranked 94 out of 165 countries in economic freedom. This is the lowest since 1994, according to the Economic Freedom of the World Report. (Leon Sadiki/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

Ramaphosa won’t resign despite historic ANC electoral loss, seeks coalition with DA

Sources have suggested there is an in-principle agreement between the two biggest parties that they will work together