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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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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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The ANC’s 10-Point Economic Plan: Between Urgency and Execution
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The ANC’s 10-Point Economic Plan: Between Urgency and Execution

The ANC’s 10-Point Economic Plan: Between Urgency and Execution 800 800 Frontline Africa Advisory

The African National Congress (ANC) has once again placed economic recovery and structural reform at the centre of its political agenda. The party’s 10-Point Economic Plan, unveiled at the conclusion of its special National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting last week, signals an effort to reclaim credibility on the economy at a time when growth remains…

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Déjà Vu? A Reckoning After Lt. Gen. Mkhwanazi’s Bombshell Allegations

Déjà Vu? A Reckoning After Lt. Gen. Mkhwanazi’s Bombshell Allegations 800 800 Frontline Africa Advisory

The allegations made at a Sunday 6 July 2025 press conference by KwaZulu‑Natal Provincial Commissioner of Police, Lt‑Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi are nothing short of seismic; a no-holds-barred exposé accusing Police Minister Senzo Mchunu of having ties to corrupt businessmen, meddling in criminal investigations, and suppressing prosecutions. Mkhwanazi claims that the work of the KZN’s Political…

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One Year On – The 7th Parliament Still Has More To Do In Executing Its Constitutional Mandate Of Executive Oversight

One Year On – The 7th Parliament Still Has More To Do In Executing Its Constitutional Mandate Of Executive Oversight 800 800 Frontline Africa Advisory

On 14 June 2024, following a historic election where the African National Congress (ANC) failed to garner an outright majority of national votes, Parliament held its first sitting, where Cyril Ramaphosa was elected South Africa’s President. It was the first time since the dawn of democracy that the ANC needed votes from other parties in…

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Ramaphosa Revving up South Africa’s Diplomatic Machine

Ramaphosa Revving up South Africa’s Diplomatic Machine 800 800 Frontline Africa Advisory

In April, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s visit to South Africa marked a significant moment in global diplomacy, as it was the first time the Head of State of Ukraine visited South Africa in the 33 years the two countries established formal diplomatic relations. For President Zelenskyy, the visit formed part of his continued quest to…

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Has The Tripartite Alliance Outlived Its Purpose?

Has The Tripartite Alliance Outlived Its Purpose? 800 800 Frontline Africa Advisory

At the beginning of April, the Central Committee of the South African Communist Party (SACP) held its first Plenary of the year. It reiterated its stance to contest the 2026 local government elections across the country, in line with the declaration and resolutions of the Party’s 15th National Congress held in 2022 and the Fifth…

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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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