Johnathan Paoli
THE African National Congress (ANC) has formally welcomed five parties who have so far joined what the party has referred to as a “government of national unity” (GNU).
In a statement released on Monday, national spokesperson, Mahlengi Bhengu-Motsiri said this coming together of parties was a collaborative effort in a shared commitment to uphold the constitution, promote non-racialism, and ensure social justice and equity for all South Africans.
Bhengu-Motsiri confirmed that five parties have officially signed the Statement of Intent to participate in the GNU including: the ANC, Democratic Alliance (DA), Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP), GOOD and the Patriotic Alliance (PA), with discussions with other parties still ongoing.
Collectively, this grouping represents 273 seats or 68% of the National Assembly (NA).
Bhengu-Motsisi said the results of the national and provincial elections, in which the ruling party secured 40% of the national vote and faced challenges in Gauteng and
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