GNU might collapse due to the power tussle between the DA and the ANC.
A new report by IOL reveals that the power tussle between the Democratic Alliance and the African National Congress might lead to the newly formed coalition party Government of National Unity. The publication reports that the ANC’s secretary general Fikile Mbalula chastised other political parties for their outrageous demands for Cabinet positions.
According to him, the ANC was very concerned about the behaviour of some leaders who are part of the GNU.
“The African National Congress (ANC) notes with concern that some parties have been making outlandish and outrageous demands for specific Cabinet positions in the media.“
“Negotiating through leaking demands to the media is an act of bad faith and this practice will not help the cause of any party. It is only the president who has the final say on the appointment of his Cabinet,” he added.
He also stated that the GNU would not be held to ransom by any party. According to him, South Africans need a government to be established sooner, rather than later. This reaction is said to have stemmed from the DA’s no-compromise stance on positions of having its leader, John Steenhuisen, as either the country’s deputy president or minister in the Presidency.
IOL reports that the DA has held the ANC to the Statement of Intent that they both signed stating that parties in the GNU would be allocated ministerial positions based on proportional representation.
