RW Johnson: French Govt collapse carries stark lessons for Pretoria

France's political turmoil, marked by Macron's snap elections and a fractured parliament, echoes South Africa's precarious stability. The crisis reveals flaws in constitutions reliant on dominant parties, highlighting risks of populist coalitions undermining governance. France's direct presidential elections offer a lesson: leaders with national mandates can navigate crises with more independence. South Africa might benefit from similar reforms, fostering accountability and broader representation to address its governance challenges.

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