In today’s opinions, Natasha Marrian takes a look at the recent movements in the country’s various metros that are governed by coalition agreements. News24’s Friday Briefing gathers opinions on whether Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma can defeat Cyril Ramaphosa at the ANC elective conference. Makhudu Sefara writes about the DA and EFF objections to law professor Richard Calland’s inclusion on a parliamentary panel because of his perceived favourability to Ramaphosa.
NATASHA MARRIAN: Out of chaos comes strength. We hope – Financial Mail
There are only three metros out of eight in South Africa that aren’t governed via a coalition. In SA, coalition politics are relatively new and have been fraught with issues since we first saw them emerge after the 2016 local government elections. Natasha Marrian reflects on the state of play with insights from DA deputy federal council chair Thomas Walters.
FRIDAY BRIEFING | NDZ 2.0: Can she topple the president? (But does she even have support?) – News24
This week we’ve brought you many views on Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma’s latest play to take on President Cyril Ramaphosa at the ANC elective conference in December. In the publication’s Friday Briefing, News24 has gathered expert opinion and commentary discussing whether NDZ will be able to out maneuverer Ramaphosa this time following her failed attempt at the Nasrec conference in 2017 and whether Jacob Zuma’s ex-wife even has the support necessary to win.
MAKHUDU SEFARA | Objections to Calland are speculation — it’s his output that matters – Times LIVE (for subscribers)
Makhudu Sefara argues that the DA and EFF’s objections to law professor Richard Calland being included on a three-person panel that will determine whether there is a prima facie case against Cyril Ramaphosa regarding the Phala Phala robbery is nonsense. The DA and EFF argue that Calland is also a political commentator and has been favourable to Ramaphosa in the past, rendering him incapable of being independent but Sefara argues that no one can be truly 100% objective.
Here’s what else we’re reading:
HILARY JOFFE: Jagersfontein points to all-round failure to deal with tailings dams – Business Day (for subscribers)
Will Ramaphosa’s plan for power see the light? – Business Day
Our democracy has failed to meet the expectations of voters – The Citizen
