GNU faces risks of becoming dysfunctional
(MENAFN) South Africa’s Government of National Unity (GNU) may become dysfunctional unless coalition partners demonstrate greater discipline and a shared sense of purpose, African National Congress (ANC) first deputy secretary-general Nomvula Mokonyane has cautioned.
In a media interview, Mokonyane described the GNU as a “strategic setback” for the ANC, while noting that it resulted from the will of the South African electorate.
”It’s not what we wanted. It’s what came through the process of South Africans,” she said.
”We had to appreciate that this organisation is the organisation of the people, whether we go strong, we must humble ourselves and make sure that we use the little that we have to bring all interested parties together. That is the GNU.”
Mokonyane emphasized that the GNU could function until the next national elections, but only “as long as there’s cooperation and collaboration amongst parties.”
She identified the Democratic Alliance (DA) as the biggest threat, labeling them bluntly as “the most irresponsible party.”
”They misbehave. Remember, they were going to oppose the budget. They try and are pushing that they deal with issues like foreign policy, how they want to play a dual role of an opposition and a party in government.”
Mokonyane further accused the DA of undermining the president and violating the agreed GNU Statement of Intent, noting that some within the party have openly sought to weaken the ANC.
”We have people in the Government of National Unity who have a mission. And the mission is not about transformation. It’s not about equality. It’s not about fighting for a non-racial society.”
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