May 16, 2024 06:35 GMT
Ramaphosa Signs NHI Bill, Research Group Says ANC Is Unlikely To Partner W/Radicals
SOUTH AFRICA
- President Cyril Ramaphosa signed the controversial National Health Insurance (NHI) bill into law, just two weeks before the highly consequential general elections. The leader brushed off criticisms, noting that financial obstacles could be surmounted with "careful planning, strategic resource allocation and a steadfast commitment to achieving equity." He reminded that the scheme will be "phased in," rather than "just going to happen."
- Research group Krutham said that the African National Congress (ANC) will likely win 44.8% of the vote in the upcoming election, which would force it to find a coalition partner. Krutham said that the ANC would likely ally with smaller parties, such as the Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP). The group also speculated that the ANC would prefer to partner with the main opposition Democratic Alliance (DA) than with parties such as the radical Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) or ex-President Zuma's MK Party.
- South Africa will today present its arguments in the International Court of Justice (ICJ), seeking an order to force Israel to "immediately withdraw and cease its military offensive in [the southern Gaza city of] Rafah."
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