South Africa's political landscape underwent a dramatic shift in the 2024 elections, with the African National Congress (ANC) losing its majority for the first time in 30 years. The MK Party, led by former ANC president Jacob Zuma, secured the position of official opposition, while the ANC formed a Government of National Unity.
The African National Congress (ANC) lost its majority for the first time in 30 years and was forced to form a Government of National Unity. The MK Party, formed by former ANC president Jacob Zuma , was surprisingly declared the official opposition after being formed four months prior to the elections. current affairs journalist offered insights into South Africa n politics, national, provincial and local governance, the Government of National Unity, political parties and Parliament.
The GNU, Shivambu joining the MKP and Zuma's ANC expulsion rocked SA. The party performed notably poorer than in the previous elections, in which support for the party dwindled due to corruption, maladministration and political infighting. One of the biggest surprises came when the MK Party, a party of former ANC president Jacob Zuma, contested the elections and was the third-most-voted party in the country. This made the party the official opposition. Shortly after launching the MK Party in December 2023, the ANC suspended Zuma for having two political parties' memberships. He was accused of bringing the party into disrepute by collaborating with the MK Party, and he enlisted former Chief Whip Tony Yengeni to defend him when the party summoned him. Despite putting up a fight, Zuma was ultimately expelled from the party. The MK Party joined forces with its previous opposition, the Democratic Alliance (DA), the Freedom Front Plus (FF+), the Inkatha Freedom Party and businessman Gayton McKenzie's Patriotic Alliance
South Africa ANC MK Party Government Of National Unity Elections Jacob Zuma Opposition
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
South Africa's ties with Russia rooted in principled values, says ANC's Pat MatosaAmid escalating tensions between Russia and Ukraine, Pat Matosa, a seasoned ANC leader, defends South Africa's long-standing ties with Russia, dismissing calls from the DA to pivot towards supporting Ukraine.
Read more »
ANC's Loss and Dimension Data Scandal Rock South AfricaThis article discusses the unprecedented ANC election loss and the subsequent formation of a government of national unity, offering hope for South Africa's future. It also delves into the shocking Dimension Data scandal involving former executives accused of illegal schemes, raising concerns about corporate governance and black economic empowerment.
Read more »
Shifting Political Landscape in South Africa: ANC Forms GNU After Election DisappointmentThe 2024 South African elections saw a significant shift in the political landscape as the African National Congress (ANC) failed to secure an outright majority for the first time in its 30-year rule. This led to the formation of a GNU (Government of National Unity) with 11 opposition parties, marking the largest Cabinet since the dawn of democracy.
Read more »
ANC Struggles to Define Future of South Africa Amidst GNU DisagreementsTshidi Madia discusses the current state of South Africa's Government of National Unity (GNU) and the increasing disagreements between its parties with political analyst Dr. Kagiso Pooe. The conversation follows an opinion article by ANC member Mzwandile Masina that raised concerns about the GNU's effectiveness. Pooe highlights the ANC's struggle to articulate a vision for South Africa's future and the Democratic Alliance's (DA) strategic positioning within the coalition. He questions the DA's motives for making demands and threatening to leave the GNU, suggesting it might be a way to remain relevant to their constituents.
Read more »
How Darren Campher and MK Party are shaping South Africa's political landscapeDarren Campher discusses MK Party's growth and strategies for empowering voters ahead of municipal elections.
Read more »
South Africa: Le Kip Kip Revolutionizes HIV Prevention Conversations Among South African WomenInterview - Venessa Chen - a research program coordinator at the Program for Implementation Equity Research within the Johns Hopkins Center for Public Health and Human Rights - shared her research findings on The impact of the Le Kip Kip Social Influence Campaign on PrEP knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions among women in South Africa - at the...
Read more »