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Conflict in South Africa’s coalition government is ‘not catastrophic,’ says major party leader
3 months, 1 week ago

Conflict in South Africa’s coalition government is ‘not catastrophic,’ says major party leader

Associated Press  

CAPE TOWN, South Africa — Conflict is likely among partners in South Africa’s new coalition government but that won’t be “catastrophic” for its hopes of turning around the country, the leader of the second biggest political party said Thursday. Steenhuisen said that there would likely be many moments of disagreement between his center-right DA and the left-leaning ANC over the …

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Tension and stand-offs as South Africa struggles to launch coalition gov’t
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Tension and stand-offs as South Africa struggles to launch coalition gov’t

Al Jazeera  

An ANC-DA deadlock over cabinet positions prompted fears that government of national unity may have ended before it begins. Political analyst Khaya Sithole said markets were in favour of the DA being part of the GNU – a multiparty coalition – because the party is unlikely to demand radical shifts in economic policy. “Markets are buying into the continuation of …

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South Africa Cabinet Talks Stall After ANC Pulls Trade Offer
5 months, 3 weeks ago

South Africa Cabinet Talks Stall After ANC Pulls Trade Offer

Live Mint  

-- Talks between South Africa’s two biggest political parties on forming a cabinet stalled after the African National Congress withdrew an offer to appoint a member of the smaller Democratic Alliance as trade and industry minister, people familiar with the matter said. The six positions, including trade and industry, had been offered to the DA in writing by President Cyril …

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South Africa’s opposition leader goes to Ukraine for fact-finding
2 years, 7 months ago

South Africa’s opposition leader goes to Ukraine for fact-finding

Al Jazeera  

African countries have mostly been silent on the Russia-Ukraine war but SA President Ramaphosa has lambasted NATO for it. The leader of South Africa’s main opposition party, the Democratic Alliance, is visiting Ukraine to see the damage and suffering caused as a result of Russia’s war. It is strongly in South Africa’s interest to stand with the free world and …

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