The Clash of Titans” Lessons From The Boardroom

2025-04-15

“Let’s do more, together.” If that sounds familiar, it’s likely because it was the ANC’s 2024 general election slogan. Somewhat ironically, and arguably not in the way they would have wanted, they got their wish. A failure to secure an outright majority ushered in the formation of the Government of National Unity (GNU) - a coalition of 10 of the 18 parties with seats in the National Assembly. This collaboration between traditionally disparate parties across the political...

“Let’s do more, together.”

If that sounds familiar, it’s likely because it was the ANC’s 2024 general election slogan. Somewhat ironically, and arguably not in the way they would have wanted, they got their wish.

A failure to secure an outright majority ushered in the formation of the Government of National Unity (GNU) - a coalition of 10 of the 18 parties with seats in the National Assembly.

This collaboration between traditionally disparate parties across the political spectrum was unchartered territory; for the first time in 30 years of democracy, the ANC would have to share power.

And yet, despite protracted negotiations over the cabinet formation, and fierce competition for key ministerial positions, initial feelings were that the GNU was a good thing. There was a general, if cautious, joy that the ground-breaking power-sharing agreement would herald the start of true co-operation between our political parties. Surely that could only benefit all South Africans in the long run?

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