Coalition changes, including the fallout between the EFF and MK, and ActionSA's shift in stance, signal a new era in South African politics. The year has seen unexpected twists, such as the EFF losing members to uMkhonto weSizwe, and ActionSA moving from a partnership with the DA to a coalition with the ANC and EFF. While ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba denies formal discussions with other parties, political analysts view these shifts positively, suggesting a move towards a more diverse and less militarized understanding of black politics.
Shifts in coalitions and alliances, including the EFF -MK fallout and ActionSA’s changing stance, signal a new era for South Africa n politics.It has been an interesting year in politics with many twists and surprises, such as the EFF losing some key members to uMkhonto weSizwe party and Action SA switching positions from being a DA partner to a coalition with the ANC and EFF .
“I can confirm that we never had any official political parties mentioned in a media article last week. We only had informal discussions with Bosa and Rise after the elections, which are of no consequence to comment about,” Mashaba said.Political analyst Piet Croucamp said it would be a good thing, considering the EFF and MK relationship was still sour. Still, those two groups as a caucus in the National Assembly would represent a form of militarisation of black politics.
“It is clear that the proliferation of small political parties, often around a single personality, does not support good governance and also does not positively support parliamentary oversight and control over government and the executive, despite strengthening representation,” he said.
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