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Cogta and Salga are pushing for an amendment Bill that seeks to remove the undue influence of smaller parties on the appointment of political office bearers in municipalities to be approved as law by next year’s elections. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

Cogta, Salga keen for the passing of Bill limiting smaller parties’ influence on municipalities

The Bill seeks to stabilise local government by ensuring that parties which make the composition of municipal councils are a true representation of the will of the majority, Deputy Minister Namane Masemola said

  • Eyaaz
3 min read
President Cyril Ramaphosa.Photo: @CyrilRamaphosa/X

Ramaphosa: National Dialogue will launch ‘a million conversations’ about SA’s problems

President Cyril Ramaphosa put a brave face on Friday to legacy foundations and opposition parties boycotting a convention to kick off a National Dialogue on how to resolve South Africa’s numerous problems, saying similar walkouts had occurred during the difficult transition to democracy. “We are embarking on a process that will launch a million conversations. […]

  • Eyaaz
5 min read
ANC deputy secretary general Nomvula Mokonyane. (Ntswe Mokoena)

Nomvula Mokonyane: We are not here to canvas for the DA’s Cilliers Brink

The ANC deputy secretary general has rebuffed Democratic Alliance chair Helen Zille’s demand that the ousted Tshwane mayor be reinstated 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
President Cyril Ramaphosa. (GCIS)

New rules apply as Cyril Ramaphosa and his GNU cabinet get down to work

There were none of the usual tantrums, bravado and insults when the cabinet held its first lekgotla

  • Des Erasmus
4 min read
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

  • Des Erasmus
5 min read
The decision to form a unity government has been broadly welcomed by economists.

South Africa’s economic prospects brighten with Government of National Unity

The smooth transition is raising hopes of improved economic growth and outlook

  • Des Erasmus
4 min read
An ANC volunteer gets ready to erect posters of party president, Cyril Ramaphosa, in Johannesburg, prior to South Africa’s May 29 elections. (Delwyn Verasamy, Mail & Guardian)

South Africa needs a ‘no-alition’ confidence-and-supply arrangement for government stability

The loss of an outright majority for the ANC should not be considered a panacea which promises to alleviate all our political and economic woes

  • Des Erasmus
5 min read
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

  • Emsie Ferreira
5 min read