Opposition parties, the Economic Freedom Fighters and the uMkhonto weSizwe, are urging the President Cyril Ramaphosa-led administration not to complete the deal.
Critics argue that the Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA) Bill gives the government unnecessary influence on language and admission policies in schools.
This week, former South African president Jacob Zuma's decades-long relationship with the ANC officially came to an end.
Amidst accusations of a bloated government and the need to accommodate multiple parties, South Africa's most diverse administration takes shape after protracted negotiations.
President Cyril Ramaphosa’s reelection concludes two weeks of negotiations between the ruling African National Congress and several opposition parties.
For the first time ever, the ruling African National Congress did not secure an outright majority in the polls, signaling a historic turning point for South African politics.
Ahead of May’s general elections, it is likely that Zuma will be running for parliament under a new political party, six years after his resignation due to corruption charges.
Here is a summary of important dates, stats and events that served as a turning point in South Africa's biggest political transition — the first democratic election that took place on April 27, 1994.
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