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Africa-Press – South-Africa. <\/strong><\/span>Despite smaller opposition parties airing concerns about how the legal framework for coalitions could benefit the ANC and DA, Deputy President Paul Mashatile described his first meeting to seek a framework that would ensure stability within coalition governments a success.<\/p>\n

This after Mashatile invited political parties, which are represented in Parliament, to attend a coalition framework meeting to deal with the chaos infiltrating municipalities nationwide.<\/p>\n

The meeting, which took place on Friday, was to initiate discussions regarding the upcoming National Dialogue on Coalition Governments, scheduled for 27 July.<\/p>\n

Applauding the constructive interaction with the parties present, a statement issued by the Presidency said “all spheres of government” would be present at the dialogue, stating the involved parties were committed to putting citizens first.<\/p>\n

According to the statement, Mashatile said:<\/p>\n

It was reported earlier by News24 the DA and UDM had confirmed their attendance at the meeting, with the EFF, ATM, and ANC all likely to attend as well.<\/p>\n

This initiative came in response to a parliamentary question to the deputy president regarding the necessity of establishing order within multiparty governments, particularly without a legislative framework.<\/p>\n

Acknowledging this, the Presidency said: “This framework will serve as a foundation for crafting appropriate legislation at a later stage.<\/p>\n

“Despite the diverse views held by the political parties, there was unanimous agreement on the necessity for a national framework that ensures coalition governments remain responsive to the needs of the people of South Africa.<\/p>\n

“The upcoming national dialogue aims to bring together all stakeholders under a cohesive approach, ensuring that governments can continue to serve communities effectively.”<\/p>\n

However, smaller parties have expressed concern over the proposed legislation benefitting the ANC and protecting the top two parties’ dominance in government.<\/p>\n

Although FF Plus leader Pieter Groenewald said Mashatile’s meeting with political leaders about a national dialogue on coalitions in South Africa was necessary, the legislative changes could benefit the ANC.<\/p>\n

In a statement, he added: “What could be a problem is the ANC government’s intention to draft legislation for coalitions with an agenda to benefit itself.”<\/p>\n

Groenewald said changing the electoral system to a constituency-based system could mean the ANC stayed in government, even when it did not get a majority of the votes.<\/p>\n

Another possible amendment he is concerned about is the ANC’s proposal the president should come from the biggest party in a coalition.<\/p>\n

The FF Plus believes the most suitable person should be the president. The party is also open to electing the president directly.<\/p>\n

Groenewald said:<\/p>\n

News24 previously reported UDM leader Bantu Holomisa shared similar concerns, saying the proposal for the majority party to lead the coalition and the 1% threshold would limit the number of parties, particularly smaller ones, that could qualify for representation in legislatures.<\/p>\n

He had opposed supporting the threshold and the proposed limitation to the motion of no confidence votes.<\/p>\n

Holomisa said: “We must regulate coalitions because it is a new thing, especially if it will also be the case at national level.<\/p>\n

“On local government, the law says you must have a government within 14 days; that is not enough time. You must give a party at least three to six months to negotiate with others.”<\/p>\n

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