COALITION POLITICS
CONSENSUS building is a crucial process in multiparty political systems, particularly in a diverse and complex society like South Africa.
It is a complex and dynamic process influenced by the country’s historical, social and political contexts. It is a conflict-resolution process used mainly to settle complex, multiparty disputes which guarantees that all parties’ interests are protected. This is possible because participants make final decisions themselves and each party has a chance to make sure their interests are represented and are part of signing off on the agreement.
In South Africa, consensus building has a historical background determined
