Political analyst André Duvenhage said it was not whether the ANC would win, but the manner in which it would win.

Source: https://www.citizen.co.za/news/south-africa/politics/anc-must-wake-up-or-face-election-failure/

Political analyst and University of Johannesburg professor of political science Mcebisi Ndletyana said many loyalists believed he was still the leader years after he had retired, which could pose a challenge for his successor, Velenkosini Hlabisa.

Source: https://www.citizen.co.za/news/velenkosini-hlabisa-ifp-buthelezi-shoes/

Political analyst Daniel Silke sees the “smaller parties” coalition as an easier option.

Source: https://www.citizen.co.za/news/political-chess-anc-coalition-fix/

Political analyst Romeo Chasara suggested that this move by Zanu PF is a clear attempt to manipulate the elections, as FAZ is known for its strong affiliation with the ruling party.

Source: https://www.zimeye.net/2023/11/04/faz-back-in-the-picture-ahead-of-tshabangu-created-by-elections/

Political analyst Zakhele Ndlovu, of the University of KwaZulu-Natal, said the EFF and the DA would never work closely together because they had nothing in common in all material respects.

Source: https://www.citizen.co.za/news/south-africa/politics/eff-an-existential-threat-to-anc-and-da/