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The political stalemate in the coalition is blocking reforms and economic recovery and may force a snap election – if South Africa can’t forge a deal

President Jacob Zuma’s suggestion that fresh elections might offer a way out of the current impasse has sparked off a complex game of ‘call my bluff’ amongst the parties to the power-sharing government. It seems clear that Zuma and his advisors would prefer some form of power-sharing to continue in Zimbabwe, even after polls....

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Jacob Zuma, Morgan Tsvangirai, Arthur Mutambara, David Coltart, Dumiso Dabengwa, Welshman Ncube, Simba Makoni, Tobaiwa Mudede, South Africa

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