Zuma’s MK Party surge in South Africa mirrors global rise in right-wing populism – Songeso Zibi
The development of the uMkhonto we Sizwe Party (MKP), at least in terms of their political rhetoric and the touch points they use for their political message, matches almost dot for dot the development of the MAGA movement in the United States.
Zuma Split from ANC Paves Way for Ramaphosa to Move South Africa forward – Roelf Meyer
We have a breakaway group that is quite substantial, the uMkhonto we Sizwe party, which is essentially ANC members that left the organisation and this provides for President Ramaphosa the opportunity actually to go forward in a way that he thinks would be best for the country.
ANC Favours Unity Government, Voters Want ANC-DA Coalition – Survey
SRF survey found strong support among ANC and DA voters for a coalition between the two parties.
No Need to Panic About Political Stability in South Africa; Its Democracy Is Evolving – Moeletsi Mbeki
I don’t see any reason for panic about South Africa’s political stability after the ANC lost its majority.
DA Won’t Serve in South African Unity Government with Populists – MP Werner Horn
DA did not want to be in a situation where “the ANC, because of our unwillingness, is driven into the arms of the EFF and MK.”
SA’s Coalition Challenge: Statesmanship Needed Amid Zuma Violence Threats
South Africa is entering uncharted waters as the ruling African National Congress, following its historic loss of a parliamentary majority, has to decide within the next fortnight on who it will choose as a coalition partner to lead the country….
Coalition Government May Limit South Africa’s Global Influence – Chris Vandome, Chatham House
With counting underway in South Africa’s watershed elections, predictions point to the ANC suffering a 15% collapse in support, plunging the country into uncertainty for the next two weeks. The party still remains the dominant force in South Africa; however, it…
South Africa on course for coalition politics heralding end of ANC dominance
OP-ED Early results of South Africa’s national election point to the ruling party, the ANC losing its majority after being in power for 30 years. The final result is expected this weekend and it will be followed by two weeks…
South African Elections will reveal SA’s exposure to digital influence as a service
As the South African elections get under way, ISS Africa examines how vulnerable South Africa is to misinformation and disinformation through unverifiable social media posts, designed to influence voters. ISS discusses how information integrity is essential to protect democratic principals…
South Africa’s Election: Pivotal for Geopolitical Alignment – Dr Frans Cronje
The ANC’s choice of coalition partner could not only alter South Africa’s path but also have wider regional and geopolitical implications due to the country’s strategic location along key maritime routes and its influence in African politics.
