# When former enemies govern together, who gets to be the opposition?

There is a political consequence of South Africa’s Government of National Unity that deserves closer attention: when former opponents agree to govern together, they do not necessarily bring their supp…

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Daily Maverick |
| Published | 2026-11-11T22:47:08.000Z |
| Section | World |
| Language | en |
| Publisher's article | https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/opinionista/2026-11-11-beyond-the-gnu-how-opposition-parties-must-adapt-to-compromise-and-power/ |
| Publishers covering this event | 1 |

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