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ANOTHER WEEK OF POLITICAL UNCERTAINTY AS ANC NAVIGATES GNU TENSIONS

ANOTHER WEEK OF POLITICAL UNCERTAINTY AS ANC NAVIGATES GNU TENSIONS 800 800 Frontline Africa Advisory

The African National Congress (ANC) faces a coalition crisis as budget clashes and deep policy divides threaten to unravel the Government of National Unity (GNU). Earlier in the week, the ANC convened its regular National Working Committee (NWC) meeting, which dedicated its focus on addressing tensions within the GNU, particularly in light of the Democratic…

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Municipal Grant Underspending Impacts Much Needed Service Delivery
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Municipal Grant Underspending Impacts Much Needed Service Delivery

Municipal Grant Underspending Impacts Much Needed Service Delivery 800 800 Frontline Africa Advisory

On 28 March, the National Treasury published the Local Government Revenue and Expenditure Report for the 2024/2025 financial year which shows that conditional grants were underspent by municipalities. The report states that as of 31 December 2024, aggregate spending by municipalities was 44.2 per cent or R287.5 billion of the total adopted expenditure budget of…

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COSATU’s Submission on the Division of Revenue Bill

COSATU’s Submission on the Division of Revenue Bill 800 800 Frontline Africa Advisory

Introduction On 06 April 2025, the Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) presented its formal submission to the Parliament’s Standing Committee on Appropriations concerning the Division of Revenue Bill for the 2025/26 financial year. COSATU remains a critical ally of the African National Congress (ANC), historically rooted in the Tripartite Alliance alongside the South…

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State of the GNU: The ANC Holds the Cards, But for How Long?

State of the GNU: The ANC Holds the Cards, But for How Long? 800 800 Frontline Africa Advisory

African National Congress (ANC) Secretary General, Fikile Mbalula, today briefed the media on the outcomes of the National Working Committee (NWC) meeting. He confirmed that his party has resolved to re-engage all parties in the Government of National Unity (GNU), including the Democratic Alliance (DA), and those outside the GNU, who voted in support of…

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SA-US Relations – A Multifaceted Quagmire

SA-US Relations – A Multifaceted Quagmire 800 800 Frontline Africa Advisory

SA-US Relations – A Multifaceted Quagmire In the latest action by the US government against South Africa, Ambassador Ibrahim Rasool was expelled from the US on 15 March 2025. Ostensibly, Rasool was expelled for comments made during a seminar hosted by the Mapungubwe Institute of Strategic Reflection (MISTRA). Contrary to the hasty and often repetitive…

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Rwanda-backed M23 and Shifting Dynamics in the Eastern DRC Conflict

Rwanda-backed M23 and Shifting Dynamics in the Eastern DRC Conflict 800 800 Frontline Africa Advisory

The conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) continues to evolve, marked by escalating violence, shifting alliances, and new diplomatic interventions. The recent Extraordinary Summit of the Southern African Development Community (SADC), held on 13 March 2025, led by Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa, highlighted the deteriorating situation and made critical decisions that could…

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South Africa’s Conflicting Foreign Policy Under the GNU: The DA’s U.S. Visit Undermines the Spirit of Coalition

South Africa’s Conflicting Foreign Policy Under the GNU: The DA’s U.S. Visit Undermines the Spirit of Coalition 800 800 Frontline Africa Advisory

South Africa’s foreign policy under the Government of National Unity (GNU) is increasingly becoming a battleground for ideological and political contradictions. While President Cyril Ramaphosa’s administration continues to advocate for a non-aligned, diplomatic approach on the global stage, the Democratic Alliance (DA), a key partner in the GNU, seems to be actively pursuing a different…

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Eskom’s Power Struggle: Milestones, Missteps, and the Path Forward

Eskom’s Power Struggle: Milestones, Missteps, and the Path Forward 1200 800 Frontline Africa Advisory

South Africa’s energy crisis remains one of the most pressing challenges facing the nation. Eskom, the state-owned power utility, has long been at the centre of the struggle to provide a stable and reliable electricity supply. While recent milestones have signalled progress, setbacks continue to expose deep-rooted challenges, negatively impacting households and businesses. The road…

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Post 2025 Budget Analysis

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Post – 2025 Budget Analysis Introduction The 2025 Budget, presented by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana on 12 March 2025, comes at a critical juncture for South Africa. Initially postponed due to governance disagreements within the Government of National Unity (GNU), the budget seeks to strike a delicate balance between fiscal discipline, economic growth, and social…

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The Golden Age of America: A Trial Era for South Africa?

The Golden Age of America: A Trial Era for South Africa? 800 800 Frontline Africa Advisory

On 20 January, Donald Trump was sworn in for a second term as the U.S. President. In his inaugural address, Trump proclaimed his second term, “the golden age of America,” advocating for a “revolution of common sense” and promising to swiftly enact significant policy reforms that would place the interest of Americans above all others.…

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