Eskom chief says repurposing of coal plant created an ‘atomic bomb scenario’ for local jobs
Presence of pro-market Democratic Alliance in president’s coalition government is fuelling business optimism
Failure by municipalities to pay debts worth billions of rand risks thwarting company’s recovery efforts, utility chief says
Radical politician named as recipient of bribes in affidavit from former head of collapsed bank
State-owned utility manages 100 days without power cuts
Pro-market Democratic Alliance takes six ministerial posts in unity government after fraught negotiations
South African president and pro-business party’s John Steenhuisen seek to resolve dispute over cabinet posts
Formation of cabinet is delayed as ANC dismisses Democratic Alliance’s ‘outrageous’ demands
Ramaphosa coalition heralded by some as new dawn for the country
Rand and equities rise after African National Congress seals power-sharing agreement with Democratic Alliance
Power-sharing arrangement quells investors’ fears of a coalition with radical left parties
The country is poised to have a multi-party coalition administration led by Cyril Ramaphosa
Despite losing his parliamentary majority, the president is determined to keep calm and carry on
Leaders of EFF and MK pour cold water on proposal for coalition that includes centrist DA
Former president’s upstart MK party accused of being extremely well financed
President Cyril Ramaphosa says preliminary talks have been held with several smaller parties
African National Congress has to play nice with rival parties
Party has been locked in talks with rivals after losing its 30-year parliamentary majority in shock election result
Discussion follows shock South African election in which the ruling party was stripped of its majority
The party may ultimately be doomed — but it could yet stave off disaster for the country
President thought to be seeking a deal with centrist DA but others want a pact with Jacob Zuma’s MK
Ruling party insists it will not be ‘bullied’ into removing President Cyril Ramaphosa despite poor result
The ANC’s coalition choices will determine the country’s future
Party which has governed since first post-apartheid election slumps to 40 per cent in the polls
Party might be forced into a coalition with radical left-wingers or a free-market group