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[–] stmcld@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Yep, this is a step in the right direction for South African politics. I think coalitions will start becoming a norm in the near future of the country.

[–] Ab_intra@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

There is nothing wrong with coalitions. But a coalition of 7 parties? It's going to break any day. There is nothing wrong with having coalition but unstable ones are not beneficial. They can end up having elections again and again to get a goverment to begin with. That's why my example with Osreal is relevant. They did it there as well and it did work.

[–] stmcld@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 1 year ago

Ok, i understand now, i didn't understand your reference before.

That is a very real worry, but i believe it's still a step in the right direction.

It's by no means perfect in any way, but we have to move away from the stagnancy of the ruling party at the moment. It's a hell of a pity to see what they've become, they started off as literally the saving grace of the majority of the country. Their party constitution is actually the most idealistic. But corruption has completely destroyed all the good intentions of the founders of the ANC constitution and the country's constitution.