Strains are evident, but a cabinet ‘clearing house’ will offer the unity government a way of dealing with disputes

Shifts in party leadership can destabilise a coalition when the affected member is embroiled in intense factional battles and divergent views on whether to remain part of the coalition

The address should have set out how things would be done differently and better under the new government, instead of being a wish list

The opposition party has rejected the ANC’s offer of six ministerial positions in the government of national unity

The Inkatha Freedom Party, ANC, Democratic Alliance and National Freedom Party are represented in the provincial cabinet