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Traditionally a road map for the ANC’s annual priorities, this year’s 8 January statement carries added significance because of dynamics in the coalition government. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)

ANC’s toughest January 8 statement yet as GNU discord hogs the spotlight

The ANC and DA trade jabs as the former prepares to deliver its annual address, with coalition politics under scrutiny

  • Des Erasmus
6 min read
Mozambique President Elect Daniel Chapo. (Alfredo Zuniga/AFP via Getty Images)

Mozambique election: Frelimo’s Daniel Chapo declared election winner amid tension

The party that has ruled Mozambique since 1975 remains popular

  • Eyaaz
2 min read
President Cyril Ramaphosa. (Photo by Per-Anders Pettersson/Getty Images)

Ramaphosa’s cabinet deliberations will not be quick or painless

The Democratic Alliance says the president must stick to the letter of the coalition pact and divide cabinet posts among parties in line with the number of seats in parliament

  • Emsie Ferreira
8 min read