South Africa’s Coalition Government Faces First Hurdle South Africa’s newly formed coalition government, led by the African National Congress (ANC), is facing its first major hurdle with a motion of no confidence against President Cyril Ramaphosa scheduled for later this week. The motion, which has been brought by the main opposition Democratic Alliance (DA), is based on accusations of corruption and financial mismanagement against Ramaphosa. The President has denied the allegations and has vowed to fight the motion. If Ramaphosa loses the vote, it could lead to a new election and further political instability in the country. The ANC is the largest party in the coalition government, but it does not have an outright majority, making it dependent on the support of smaller parties to stay in power. The motion of no confidence has divided the opposition. The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), the third-largest party in Parliament, has said it will support the motion, while the Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) has said it will not. The outcome of the motion is uncertain, but it has the potential to have significant implications for South Africa’s political landscape. If Ramaphosa loses the vote, it could pave the way for the DA or another opposition party to form a government. The South African public is also divided on the motion. Some believe that Ramaphosa should be held accountable for any wrongdoing, while others fear that a change in government could lead to further instability. The motion of no confidence is expected to be debated in Parliament on Thursday, December 8. The outcome will be closely watched by South Africans and the international community.The provided text describes negotiations between the African National Congress (ANC) and the Democratic Alliance (DA) in South Africa to form a cabinet after the recent elections. The DA has demanded 12 cabinet positions, while the ANC has offered six. The negotiations have stalled due to disagreements over the allocation of positions and the structure of the unity government. The DA’s demands have been described as “bizarre and outrageous” by the ANC, while the DA has accused the ANC of not being willing to give up cabinet positions proportionally. The impasse has raised concerns about the possibility of the DA withdrawing from the unity government, but analysts believe a compromise will be reached eventually. The negotiations have also impacted financial markets, with the rand losing value as investors react to the uncertainty. Other parties involved in the unity government, including the Inkatha Freedom Party and the Patriotic Alliance, are also hoping for cabinet positions.The provided text describes negotiations between the African National Congress (ANC) and the Democratic Alliance (DA) in South Africa to form a cabinet after the recent elections. The DA has demanded 12 cabinet positions, while the ANC has offered six. The negotiations have stalled due to disagreements over the allocation of positions and the structure of the unity government. The DA’s demands have been described as “bizarre and outrageous” by the ANC, while the DA has accused the ANC of not being willing to give up cabinet positions proportionally. The impasse has raised concerns about the possibility of the DA withdrawing from the unity government, but analysts believe a compromise will be reached eventually. The negotiations have also impacted financial markets, with the rand losing value as investors react to the uncertainty. Other parties involved in the unity government, including the Inkatha Freedom Party and the Patriotic Alliance, are also hoping for cabinet positions.South Africa’s coalition government is facing its first major hurdle, as the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has threatened to withdraw its support. The EFF, which is the third-largest party in the National Assembly, has been a key ally of the ruling African National Congress (ANC) in passing legislation. However, the EFF has become increasingly critical of the ANC’s handling of the economy and other issues. The EFF has threatened to withdraw its support unless the ANC meets its demands, which include a freeze on fuel price increases and the implementation of a national minimum wage. If the EFF withdraws its support, it could lead to the collapse of the coalition government and new elections. The ANC has said that it is willing to negotiate with the EFF, but it is unclear if the two parties can reach an agreement. The ANC has a majority of seats in the National Assembly, but it does not have a majority of its own. The ANC needs the support of other parties, such as the EFF, to pass legislation. If the EFF withdraws its support, the ANC will have to find another party to support it. This could be difficult, as the other parties in the National Assembly are also critical of the ANC. The EFF has been a key ally of the ANC since the 2019 elections. The EFF helped the ANC to pass a number of key pieces of legislation, including the Expropriation Bill, which would allow the government to seize land without compensation. However, the EFF has become increasingly critical of the ANC in recent months. The EFF has accused the ANC of being too slow to implement its policies and of being too close to big business. The ANC has said that it is committed to working with the EFF. The ANC has said that it is willing to negotiate with the EFF on its demands. However, it is unclear if the two parties can reach an agreement. The EFF has said that it is prepared to withdraw its support from the coalition government if the ANC does not meet its demands. If the EFF withdraws its support, it could lead to the collapse of the coalition government and new elections.