The Balancer-in-Chief: Ramaphosa’s tightrope walk leading South Africa’s GNU

Environment minister reflects on his – and the GNU’s – first year in office – The Mail & Guardian

When Dion George took office nearly a year ago as the minister of forestry, fisheries and the environment, he did so as part of a new chapter in South Africa’s democratic journey — the formation of the government of national unity (GNU). George, who was sworn into office on 3 July under the coalition President Cyril Ramaphosa put together after his ANC lost its outright parliament majority — said serving in this government “has required all of u…

The Balancer-in-Chief: Ramaphosa’s tightrope walk leading South Africa’s GNU

South Africa’s Unity Government Faces Foreign Policy Showdown

South Africa’s Government of National Unity (GNU) is heading for a crucial debate over the country’s foreign policy direction, amid growing tensions between coalition partners. Several parties in the unity government have accused the ANC of making major international decisions without proper consultation, exposing cracks in the fragile coalition. The dispute came to light after multiple GNU members expressed frustration over recent diplomatic mo…