The fight hasjust begun

PRIME Minister Sam Matekane must be a relieved man after managing to stabilise his government by co-opting more parties into his coalition. It’s a political manoeuvre that gives him the numbers to insulate his government against the opposition’s impending vote of no confidence. His Revolution for Prosperity (RFP) supporters are justifiably thrilled by their leader’s Houdini Act. So are many others who want his government to remain in office.