ANC MPs push for break from DA in GNU – reports

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Cape Town – ANC MPs have reportedly called for the Democratic Alliance (DA) to be removed from the government of national unity (GNU), citing escalating tensions and a lack of cooperation.

According to The Citizen, which cited Sunday Times, the demand came during a heated ANC meeting on Friday, originally convened by Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula to discuss the upcoming national budget.

MPs slammed the DA for its repeated rejection of key budget proposals, further straining the coalition.

Sources inside the meeting pointed to the DA’s legal challenges against the Employment Equity Amendment Act, its opposition to the National Health Insurance (NHI) and the Basic Education Law Amendment (Bela) Act, and its overall undermining of government initiatives, the report said.<

One MP reportedly told Mbalula that the DA’s actions were damaging the ANC and the coalition, urging swift action to sever ties with the party.

“There is no willingness from the DA to work with us. Their behavior shows they have no respect for our government,” a source was quoted as saying..

MPs are now pressing for the ANC to break away from the DA and secure a majority by aligning with smaller parties.

The internal friction extended beyond the DA issue, with ANC leaders reportedly expressing dissatisfaction over Mbalula’s tardiness at the meeting.

Deputy President Paul Mashatile and ANC chair Gwede Mantashe reportedly berated Mbalula for arriving late, with Mantashe leaving before Mbalula even spoke, City Press reported.

The late arrival sparked further frustrations, highlighting divisions within the party leadership.

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