ANTHONY BUTLER: Minority government likely before coalition deal is struck
Probability is that a centrist government of national unity will be negotiated in the coming months
31 May 2024 - 05:00
The ANC has plenty of coalition options, at least on paper. If its final tally drops just below 50%, it can strike a “chicken wings and airtime” deal with small transactional parties.
If it drops to 46% or 47%, it will need a larger partner like the IFP. Below 46%, it can call on the EFF, the DA or the MK party...
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