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The ANC under Cyril Ramaphosa is attempting to forge a new government of national unity. (Photo by Per-Anders Pettersson/Getty Images)

Will the ANC’s government of national unity 2.0 drive change?

The coalition faces the task of implementing long-promised transformations while managing political contradictions

  • Eyaaz
4 min read
Decisions: The coalitions the ANC choose to form seem likely to shape which way the South African economy will go. (Waldo Swiegers/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

ANC weighs up doomsday scenarios as economy falters

As coalition discussions intensify, the party could end up making significant policy concessions to navigate South Africa’s uncertain future This content is restricted to registered users and subscribers. Get Your Free Account The Mail & Guardian is committed to providing all our readers with the best possible experience. Please register your free account now. Your registration is your first step to becoming an M&G community member. Register Registration enables: – M&G newsletters access – notifications – the best possible experience Already registered? Login here Want to subscribe and get even more benefits? Explore our subscription offers

  • Eyaaz
1 min read
Julius Malema, leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), during the party’s manifesto launch in Durban, South Africa, on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024. Photo: Leon Sadiki/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Who’s afraid of Julius Malema?

The spectre of an ANC-EFF tie-up has been used to forewarn of massive economic destruction. But none of the other options are damage-free

  • Eyaaz
4 min read
DA leader John Steenhuisen. (Darren Stewart/Gallo Images)

Minimum wage stance won’t get DA a raise

The party’s belief that the base pay should be phased out could scupper its coalition prospects

  • Eyaaz
4 min read