Politics & World Affairs
Gwede Mantashe on GNU: A Consequence, Not a Strategy for the ANC
In a recent address, ANC National Chairperson Gwede Mantashe provided insights into South Africa’s Government of National Unity (GNU), explaining that it is not the ANC’s preferred strategy but rather a direct consequence of the party losing its majority in the May 29 elections. This loss marked the first time since 1994 that the ANC […]
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Ramaphosa’s Vision: How a GNU Could Be the ANC’s Path to Power
In a recent political overview at the NEC Lekgotla at the Birchwood Hotel in Boksburg, President Cyril Ramaphosa addressed the pivotal role of the Government of National Unity (GNU) in South Africa’s political landscape. Far from a conventional coalition, Ramaphosa emphasized that the GNU, which includes nine other parties, is a unique entity designed to […]
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GNU’s Plan to Tackle Unemployment: Adopting EFF’s Innovative Strategies
South Africans are grappling with the self-serving Government of National Unity (GNU), born from the shortsightedness and blatant disregard for the electorate by those who have chosen to partake in it. This marriage of convenience in government raises a critical question: Where does this leave the millions of unemployed people in the country? The unemployment […]
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Ramaphosa: ‘Tintswalo is the Past, Weaver Birds are the Future’
In a powerful and inspiring address, President Cyril Ramaphosa urged South Africans to embrace a spirit of unity and cooperation akin to that of weaver birds. Speaking at the seventh Opening of Parliament in Cape Town on Thursday, Ramaphosa emphasized the importance of collective effort in building a prosperous nation. “We would like all of […]
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DA’s Bold Move: Insists on Own DGs, Rejects Cadre Deployment Claims
In a dramatic twist in South Africa’s political landscape, the Democratic Alliance (DA) has fiercely defended its stance on appointing its own candidates for top ministerial positions in the Government of National Unity (GNU). The party argues that this move is a strategy to hire the most qualified individuals, countering accusations of hypocrisy over cadre […]