The 29 May 2024 election ended ANC's 30-year single-party majority. A Government of National Unity (GNU) was formed on 29 June 2024 with ANC, DA, IFP, and smaller parties. Home Affairs ministry went to the DA (Dr Leon Schreiber), producing a notable shift in tone and operational delivery. ANC retains dominant constitutional and economic ministries.
Broad policy direction; Home Affairs under DA minister.