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From Coalition Chaos to Democratic Stability: Reforming South Africa’s Local Government

As South Africa prepares for what is set to be a competitive local Government Election (LGE) in 2026, the pervasive instability in municipal coalitions warrants urgent attention. Recent election result data indicates a rapidly fragmenting electorate. As the once hegemonic African National Congress (ANC) loses voters to opposition parties such as the Economic Freedom Fighters […]

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From advance to retreat: the 2024 SA elections. Women, gender and youth inclusion in South Africa’s second government of national unity

South Africa’s 2024 national and provincial elections saw the African National Congress (ANC) obtain 40% of the vote, and lose its once unassailable majority. No party won a sufficient majority to be able to form a government. This necessitated the formation of a coalition government. President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the 2024 National and Provincial Election […]