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GNU’s First Major Test: Ramaphosa’s Leadership Under Scrutiny After Pivotal Week

Political expert analyzes unity government's response to domestic pressures and high-stakes U.S. diplomacy

May 25, 2025
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GNU’s First Major Test: Ramaphosa’s Leadership Under Scrutiny After Pivotal Week
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This past week may prove decisive for South Africa’s Government of National Unity (GNU), as President Cyril Ramaphosa navigated twin challenges that tested the coalition’s cohesion – delivering a make-or-break budget at home while managing delicate diplomacy during his U.S. working visit.

Leadership expert Professor Mazwe Majola identifies three critical takeaways from this pressure-cooker period:

  1. The Coalition Stress Test
    “The Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement forced GNU partners to move beyond symbolism to substantive compromise,” Majola observes. “The real victory wasn’t the numbers themselves, but maintaining unity while appeasing both markets and marginalized communities.”

  2. Diplomatic Tightrope Walk
    Ramaphosa’s U.S. engagement – particularly the controversial White House meeting with Donald Trump – revealed the GNU’s foreign policy balancing act. “He had to simultaneously reassure Western investors, defend South Africa’s non-aligned stance, and prevent coalition fractures back home,” Majola notes. “The muted response from opposition partners suggests temporary success.”

  3. Leadership Agility
    “The true test came in managing these parallel crises within hours of each other,” says Majola. “The presidency’s ability to context-switch between complex domestic negotiations and high-stakes diplomacy demonstrates evolving governance muscle memory.”

The week’s events exposed lingering vulnerabilities. Opposition figures criticized Ramaphosa for what they called “excessive caution” in Washington, while GNU junior partners grumbled about budget concessions. Yet Majola argues these tensions may strengthen the coalition: “Disagreements aired early prevent explosive ruptures later. This baptism of fire could forge more durable working relationships.”

As South Africa enters a new political phase, the GNU’s ability to convert crisis management into coherent governance will determine whether this experiment in unity politics succeeds or becomes a cautionary tale. One week provided both warning signs and hopeful indicators – the coming months will reveal which prevail.

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