With the Presidential inauguration fast approaching, five political parties in South Africa are in intense negotiations to form a Government of National Unity. Led by President Cyril Ramaphosa, the discussions are under scrutiny as they finalize Cabinet positions. The pressure mounts with the inauguration set for Wednesday.
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The ANC's alliance partners, including Cosatu and the SACP, have voiced strong opposition to a coalition with the DA. The objection hinges on the DA's stance on the national minimum wage and historical capitalist interests. Discussions are ongoing within the ANC's NEC, with alternative coalition partners still under consideration.
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The rise of the populist right in Portugal, spearheaded by André Ventura's party Chega, signifies a significant shift in the country's political landscape. Fuelled by economic insecurity and dissatisfaction with traditional parties, Chega's anti-immigration stance is gaining traction, especially among young voters. This development raises concerns among liberal and left-wing factions about the potential impacts on Portugal's democratic values.
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The Electoral Court is hearing Jabulani Khumalo's urgent application to be declared President of the MK party, challenging the IEC's recording of Zuma as the party's leader. Khumalo argues the decision violates the Electoral Commission Act. Legal expert Ulrich Roux provides insights as the court deliberates the case.
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The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) of South Africa is experiencing technical difficulties, causing its election results dashboard and screens at the National Results Centre to crash. Despite the disruption, local offices continue to capture results. The IEC is working to restore the service, ensuring the results system remains operational. More updates to follow as the situation develops.
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Eze Onyekpere, the Lead Director of the Centre for Social Justice, has deemed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s first year in office a failure. He criticized the implementation of key economic policies, including the fuel subsidy removal and naira harmonization, which have led to significant economic hardship. Onyekpere urges the President to dismiss ineffective ministers to improve the situation.
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The North West province of South Africa has commenced its special voting for the 2024 elections, with over 136,000 expected participants on Monday and Tuesday. The Provincial Joint Security Cluster assures residents of enhanced security by deploying at least 5,000 police officers in hotspots. This precedes the main election on Wednesday.
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