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ANC’s 5th National General Council: A momentous phase of its future 10 December 2025

ANC’s 5th National General Council: A momentous phase of its future 10 December 2025 800 800 Frontline Africa Advisory

This week the African National Congress’ (ANC) is holding its 5th National General Council (NGC), 10 years after  the last one in 2015. The NGC is a mid-term review of the party’s state of the organisation from electoral performances to policies, between its five-year elective national conferences and it is the second-highest decision-making structure after…

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A delicate balancing act SARB cuts rate by 25 basis points but bolds its line on stability
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A delicate balancing act: SARB cuts rate by 25 basis points but bolds its line on stability

A delicate balancing act: SARB cuts rate by 25 basis points but bolds its line on stability 800 800 Frontline Africa Advisory

South Africa’s monetary policy debate enters a new, more intricate chapter following the South African Reserve Bank’s (SARB) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting today. After a year of global volatility, shifting trade patterns, and a rapidly changing interest rate environment, the MPC delivered a carefully calibrated policy response: a 25-basis-point cut, lowering the repo rate…

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COSATU
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COSATU’s Bid to Save the Tripartite Alliance

COSATU’s Bid to Save the Tripartite Alliance 800 800 Frontline Africa Advisory

The Tripartite Alliance, made up of the African National Congress (ANC), Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU), and the South African Communist Party (SACP) has long served as the bedrock of South Africa’s post-apartheid political landscape, united in pursuit of the National Democratic Revolution (NDR). As the 2026 local government elections (LGE) loom, COSATU…

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MTBS 2025, National Treasury, Enoch Godongwana, Illicit trade, Financial Action Task Force (FATF), Governance and Fiscal Reforms, Infrastructure
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The 2025 MTBPS: Consolidation, Coalition, and the Politics of Fiscal Renewal

The 2025 MTBPS: Consolidation, Coalition, and the Politics of Fiscal Renewal 800 800 Frontline Africa Advisory

The 2025 Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS), delivered by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana on 12 November, marks a delicate balancing act between fiscal prudence, political compromise, and reform-driven recovery. It arrives at a moment of renewed fiscal discipline but persistent political fragility, where the Government of National Unity (GNU) faces the dual challenge of maintaining…

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Between the Ballot and the Balance of Power-1
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Africa’s Electoral Trends: Between the Ballot and the Balance of Power

Africa’s Electoral Trends: Between the Ballot and the Balance of Power 800 800 Frontline Africa Advisory

The 2025 electoral cycle in Africa has underscored both the promise and the persistent fragility of the continent’s democratic experiment. In Malawi and Seychelles, well-administered elections with high turnout and transparent processes highlighted the potential of strong institutions to deliver credible outcomes and peaceful transfers of power. By contrast, Tanzania’s polls exposed structural weaknesses and…

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National General Council and Ramaphosa’s “New Dawn”
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The ANC’s National General Council and Ramaphosa’s “New Dawn”: Between Promise and Paralysis

The ANC’s National General Council and Ramaphosa’s “New Dawn”: Between Promise and Paralysis 800 800 Frontline Africa Advisory

As the African National Congress (ANC) prepares for its National General Council (NGC) in December, the party faces one of the most consequential moments of introspection since 1994. For party president Cyril Ramaphosa, the gathering is more than an internal review; it is a mid-term test of whether his ambitious “new dawn” reform agenda, unveiled…

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GNU Leaders Conclude Retreat to Strengthen Coalition
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GNU Leaders Conclude Retreat to Strengthen Coalition

GNU Leaders Conclude Retreat to Strengthen Coalition 800 800 Frontline Africa Advisory

On 03 November 2025, leaders of all ten political parties in South Africa’s Government of National Unity (GNU) concluded a two-day retreat in Gauteng. The gathering was not merely a discussion forum but an effort to institutionalise mechanisms that manage policy disputes and prevent public fractures, addressing 16 months of escalating tensions that had repeatedly…

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Thabo Mbeki and the DRC Conflict
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Thabo Mbeki and the DRC Conflict: Balancing Inclusion, Neutrality, and Regional Realities

Thabo Mbeki and the DRC Conflict: Balancing Inclusion, Neutrality, and Regional Realities 800 800 Frontline Africa Advisory

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) remains one of Africa’s most intractable conflict zones, decades after the fall of long-time leader Mobutu Sese Seko in September 1997. In the eastern provinces of North and South Kivu, violence continues to claim lives, destabilise communities, and disrupt regional stability. Rich in minerals but weak in governance, the…

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Is South Africa still an attractive investment destination?
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Is South Africa still an attractive investment destination?

Is South Africa still an attractive investment destination? 800 800 Frontline Africa Advisory

Recently a number of multinational corporations, such as ArcelorMittal South Africa, Glencore, Rio Tinto, and Goodyear have announced either exits or large-scale downsizing of their South African operations. While the reasons cited range from global restructuring to sector-specific challenges, common themes emerge: declining profitability in the local market, energy insecurity, infrastructure backlogs, and regulatory uncertainty.…

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