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Vol 67 No 1

Published 9th January 2026


South Africa

GNU sets itself to ride the rapids

The president controls the ANC, but the champions of impunity are strong and key state institutions remain in jeopardy

The Government of National Unity is set to steer the country through key equity and economic reforms in the year to come amid severe economic challenges and political ferment. Despite Washington’s hostility, hosting Africa’s first G20 summit was a fillip for President Cyril Ramaphosa as he faced resistance – which is unlikely to abate – from a vocal minority in the ruling African National Congress.

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