Coalition Country: South Africa after the ANC

by Leon Schreiber

The ANC has governed South Africa for more than two decades but its iron grip is slipping. For the first time since the advent of democracy in 1994 there is no guarantee that it will retain power. If ANC support drops below 50% in the 2019 elections, the political landscape will be transformed we will be governed by a coalition, and the consequences will be felt by everyone. One of South Africa's brightest political minds, Leon Schreiber, explores the myriad possibilities - and effects - of coalition country. Will Mmusi Maimane and Julius Malema be in charge? Or will the ANC and the EFF join forces? What will this mean for our nation? A must-read for every South African who wants to prepare for this new reality.

Genres: Politics

251 pages, Kindle Edition

First published April 2, 2018

About the author

Leon Schreiber is a South African politician currently serving as Minister of Home Affairs since 3 July 2024.

Reviews

[Norman · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great read. Schreiber accurately describes the dilemma we all face as voters in South Africa. His ranking of the probabilistic outcomes of the 2019 election, are however, in my view, wishful thinking. The likelihood of a DA minority government topping that list is well nigh impossible. If the ANC does not retain a slim majority – which I believe it will – the ANC is likely to have a larger minority than the DA, which means that if the DA cannot cobble together a broad coalition (I doubt it can), then the ANC is likely to end up being the minority government, with the EFF doing as it has done in Johannesburg and Tshwane with the DA – lending its support when the matter at hand suits its questionable agenda, otherwise withholding it.

[Lawulani Gaba · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a good book for anybody who wants to know what coaltions is all about in South Africa.

[Judith Miller · Rating 5 out of 5]

Timeout publication

Well-written and plenty of food for thought. Can't wait for elections 2019. Looking forward to comparing Schreiber's scenarios with actuality.