Phuti Mosomane
Cosatu Gauteng Chairperson Amos Monyela says the federation is disturbed by the government vacuum in the province created by the continuous postponement of the announcement of MECs, due to the protracted and destructive negotiations to form the Government of Provincial Unity (GPN).
Monyela said Cosatu is particularly irritated by the arrogance and “big brother syndrome demonstrated by the Democratic Alliance (DA).”
“The attitude of the DA confirms the position held by COSATU in Gauteng that it would be suicidal for the African National Congress (ANC) to form government with the enemy of the National Democratic Revolution (NDR).
“Whilst we appreciate the spirit behind the GPN, we are weary of the difficulties it might pose to the working-class given the presence of the DA. Importantly, we no longer have patience for the status quo that has left the workers and people of Gauteng with more questions than answers,” he
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