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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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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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Reflections on Budget 3.0

Reflections on Budget 3.0 800 800 Frontline Africa Advisory

Introduction On 21 May, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana tabled an updated Budget that seeks to strike a delicate balance between economic growth and social stability. Positioned as a pragmatic response to South Africa’s intersecting crises – rising debt, stagnant growth, and widening inequality – Budget 3.0 offers targeted spending shifts rather than sweeping reforms. It…

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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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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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2025: South Africa’s Defining Moment

2025: South Africa’s Defining Moment 800 800 Frontline Africa Advisory

A Nation at a Crossroads Two weeks after President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered the State of the Nation Address (SONA), and the 2025 Budget that is being presented by the Minister of Finance today, South Africa finds itself at a critical juncture – one where political stability, economic growth, and global leadership are all at stake.…

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