The road ahead for the 7th administration

The Talking Point

Tomorrow marks the inauguration of the seventh South African Head of State. We take a moment to unpack what we can expect from the inauguration, President-elect Cyril Ramaphosa’s speech and the road ahead for the government of national unity. What impact will the coalition pact make on the President’s cabinet appointments? How will the President place the conflicting policy imperatives of the coalition (International Relations, National Minimum Wage, Social Grants, Affirmative Action, Land, etc.)? Does the President still have the confidence and the trust of the public? What happens to the Members of Parliament who were sworn in despite pending cases from the State Capture? To find out what hurdles the President may face, We are joined by…

Guest: Ongama Mtimka - Political Analyst and Senior Lecturer at the Nelson Mandela University