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coalition governments

Fresh poll shows ANC dropping to 41% and a path to victory for Multi-Party Charter

South Africa

Fresh poll shows ANC dropping to 41% and a path to victory for Multi-Party Charter

By Ray Hartley, Henry Sands and Greg Mills

Maverick Citizen

Avalanche of court cases looms after IEC gives National Alliance 35 days to fill Nelson Mandela Bay mayor’s seat

By Estelle Ellis

SA’s social structure and economics central to coalition government endeavours — populism cannot prevail

Politics

SA’s social structure and economics central to coalition government endeavours — populism cannot prevail

By Paul Mashatile

Truck torched in Gqeberha as protestors blame government leadership changes for poor development

South Africa

Truck torched in Gqeberha as protestors blame government leadership changes for poor development

By Joseph Chirume

Wealthy Lesotho businessman Sam Matekane heads for landslide election victory

Africa

Wealthy Lesotho businessman Sam Matekane heads for landslide election victory

By Peter Fabricius and Shiraaz Mohamed

Western Cape coalitions hold steady despite council rupture in City of Joburg

South Africa

Western Cape coalitions hold steady despite council rupture in City of Joburg

By Suné Payne

Claims of dark forces, dirty tricks as ‘mystery court appeal’ collapses crucial Nelson Mandela Bay Council meeting

Politics

Claims of dark forces, dirty tricks as ‘mystery court appeal’ collapses crucial Nelson Mandela Bay Council meeting

By Estelle Ellis

Protecting voters’ interests: What is needed to keep coalitions in check

South Africa

Protecting voters’ interests: What is needed to keep coalitions in check

By Pierre de Vos

The Kingmakers (Part One): The key parties in power plays

South Africa

The Kingmakers (Part One): The key parties in power plays

By Wayne Sussman and Victoria O’Regan

Turmoil in South Africa’s capital city points to the need to overhaul local democracy

South Africa

Turmoil in South Africa’s capital city points to the need to overhaul local democracy

By Mashupye Herbert Maserumule

State of Joburg: Elections looming, Mashaba lauds coalition governance

South Africa

State of Joburg: Elections looming, Mashaba lauds coalition governance

By Greg Nicolson

Political infighting endangers SADC’s hard work in Lesotho

South Africa

Political infighting endangers SADC’s hard work in Lesotho

By Liesl Louw-Vaudran