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Acclaimed South African journalist, Mandy Wiener, joins us on SMWX to unpack her new book: The Deal. In this book, Wiener deeply explores the events surrounding the 2024 National Elections and the negotiations around the formation of Government that ultimately brought us the "Government of National Unity". Mandy goes into meetings that were held, WhatsApp conversations between leaders and more! Pace Car Rental: https://www.pacecarrental.co.za Become a YouTube Member of SMWX: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk_qa4ssROH8aUDbgQXE5dA/join Visit the SMWX store for merch and books: https://smwx.store CONTACT: ✉️: [email protected] Visit our website: smwx.africa _______ Credits: Director and DOP: Nomaan Haarzavi for Narr8 Studio Lead Camera Operator: Faizan Haq for Narr8 Studio 2nd Camera Operator: Yusuf Rahman for Narr8 Studio Producer: Oratile Kekana ______ 00:00 – Introduction 01:04 – Methodology: who she interviewed & why 06:06 – Inside negotiating teams: ANC vs DA 14:41 – Godongwana with Zille & Steenhuisen 18:03 – Progressive caucus; MK & EFF dynamics 28:07 – Parliament day: last-minute break, deal signed 31:03 – Cabinet fights; near-breakdown of the GNU 40:10 – Andrew Whitfield saga & GNU stability 44:02 – ANC internal politics & succession 52:21 – Outro