The Politics of Negotiations | Raw & Uncut 41 | Abrasive Conversations

[@NolineLudick]

Thank you for your analysis. I hear you say it is a negotiating tactic when the DA asks for 12 ministries, but this is taking too long now. Regarding good faith, there will come a time when the president will have to make a decision. Assuming that his choices are not entirely out of wack, the duration of negotiations should indicate that he acted in good faith. Assuming 30 ministers, the DA should get 9, the ANC 17 to 18, the IFP 2 to 3, and the PA 1. The IFP will get one of those positions the DA wants. The PA will get Sport like they asked. The FF+ and UDM can each get a deputy minister position. The rest can be accommodated in the committees. With only one or two members, Rise, Al Jama, Good, and the PAC should focus their efforts in Parliament rather than the Cabinet. What do you think of the possible composition? Hopefully, the ANC will keep Naledi Pandor at International Affairs even though they will have to use one of their two non-MEC positions to do so. I hope we will get an answer tomorrow.

[@Chantelleweich]

They can have as many ministers as they want, but the MUST stay within the same budget as for 2023, so ALL (president included) gets less money.