The potential formation of coalition governments or a government of national unity is discussed as a possible outcome if the ANC fails to secure a majority.
The challenges a potential Labour government may face in governing with a broad coalition across diverse constituencies are examined.
The podcast episodes provided cover various aspects of coalition governments, including the challenges of maintaining diverse governing coalitions, the potential impacts on policy and governance, and the factors that can lead to their formation or collapse.
For example, the episode 'The Dutch far-right takes its first steps into office' examines the dynamics of a coalition government in the Netherlands that includes the far-right PVV party, while 'Are we about to see the last day of Tory rule?' discusses the potential for a Labour-led coalition government in the UK and the challenges it may face.
Other episodes, such as 'The split road for South Africa' and 'Out on a ledger: Trump convicted', explore the possibility of coalition governments in South Africa and the potential implications for the country's political landscape.