South Africa’s ANC faces a challenging decision following its loss of parliamentary majority in the recent election. With only 40% of the vote, the ANC must seek a coalition partner to secure a parliamentary majority. One option is to form a coalition with the DA, but this is politically risky due to differing economic policies. Alternatively, the ANC could work with radical parties like uMkhonto weSizwe or the EFF. The ANC’s black empowerment policies are non-negotiable, leading to uncertainty about potential coalition partners. The EFF demands land expropriation, while the ANC and MK fall just short of a two-thirds majority needed to change the constitution. The DA opposes a coalition with its rivals, warning of potential instability. A minority government with a confidence-and-supply agreement is also being considered. The outcome remains uncertain as parties weigh their options.
