South Africa is heading into an election that could leave as many as 100 hung councils, forcing political parties to negotiate coalitions to govern. But with larger parties and newcomers jostling for power, how do we ensure stability and accountability? The Municipal Structures Amendment Bill, better known as the Coalitions Bill, aims to provide those guardrails, yet it still has a long way to go before becoming law. What does this mean for local government? Emeritus Professor Susan Booysen joins me to unpack this crucial legislation.
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South Africa is heading into an election that could leave as many as 100 hung councils, forcing political parties to negotiate coalitions to govern. But with larger parties and newcomers jostling for power, how do we ensure stability and accountability? The Municipal Structures Amendment Bill, better known as the Coalitions Bill, aims to provide those guardrails, yet it still has a long way to go before becoming law. What does this mean for local government? Emeritus Professor Susan Booysen joins me to unpack this crucial legislation.
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