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Vulnerable ANC contemplates post-election alliances

African National Congress (ANC) supporters at an election rally on 29 October 2021. © Kim Ludbrook/EFE/Newscom/MaxPPP

Undermined by the scandal over Cyril Ramaphosa's farm, the African National Congress fears losing its majority at the next general election in two years' time. One wing of the party close to the president is pushing for a post-electoral alliance with its traditional opponent, the Democratic Alliance. [...]

Published on 24/06/2022 at 06:00 GMT Reading time 3 minutes

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Senegal
Guns and oil drive Russia's Dakar courtship

South Africa
Vulnerable ANC contemplates post-election alliances

Inner circles | South Africa
Coalition partner Steenhuisen uses his team to stand up to dominant ANC

South Africa
General elections: EFF hires US consultants to improve lead over Zuma's party

South Africa
Empty coffers hamper ANC election campaign

South Africa
Steenhuisen set for re-election as Democratic Alliance leader

South Africa
ANC vainly hopes to pass expropriation bill ahead of party conference

South Africa
Explosives inquiry opened after Mozambican citizen arrested

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FarmGate: Ramaphosa plays for time in ethics testimony over Phala Phala heist scandal

South Africa
MPs still working remotely six months after National Assembly fire

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ANC prepares to lose absolute majority in 2024

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All-powerful Constitutional Court defends its independence as political attacks intensify

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German foundations provide discreet support for opposition DA and ActionSA parties

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