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Is South Africa's Government of National Unity heading for collapse?
Mike Sham predicts a dramatic political shake-up after the 2026 local government elections, with the ANC potentially falling to just 32% support and Cyril Ramaphosa facing a battle for control.
Could a new coalition emerge and what would it mean for Johannesburg and the rest of South Africa?
Chapters
00:00 SA Politics Has Changed 01:40 ANC's Election Problems 03:21 Mayoral Candidates & Accountability 05:30 Coalition Consequences 06:47 Ramaphosa's Future 08:28 ANC Could Fall to 32% 10:34 ANC Losing the Metros 12:15 GNU Renegotiations 12:44 GNU Collapse Prediction 13:03 ANC–EFF Coalition Scenario 14:42 Doomsday Coalition 16:43 Two Years of Chaos 18:17 Coalitions & Corruption 19:48 Mike's Final Prediction
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