Governance ructions in Joburg and Ekurhuleni expose the problems with political coalitions in South Africa - and how they disadvantage the citizens they are meant to serve. But there are ways to temper parties’ push for power at any cost.
One year after the 2021 local government elections ushered in coalition governments across the country, South African political parties have placed the needs of citizens last in their scramble for power.
In the wake of the 2021 elections, five of South Africa’s eight metros were headed by coalition governments. But things are rapidly falling apart...A subscription helps you enjoy the best of our business content every day along with benefits such as articles from our international business news partners; ProfileData financial data; and digital access to the Sunday Times and TimesLive Premium.
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