Government of National Unity | How far is too far when it comes to negotiations?

JOHANNESBURG - Tensions are high and so are expectations as South Africans wait for the new cabinet to be announced.

A standoff between the ANC and the DA over the opposition party's demand for 12 cabinet positions could get nasty as the ANC's patience might wear thin.

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But, how far is too far when it comes to political negotiations?

Conflict resolution expert, Andre Vlok discussed this with eNCA.