By Johnathan Paoli
The Democratic Alliance has formally called for a “reset” of the Government of National Unity (GNU), citing growing tensions with the African National Congress over key policy decisions.
DA leader John Steenhuisen, joined by Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson, highlighted the ANC’s alleged disregard for coalition agreements on the Expropriation Act and the National Health Insurance (NHI) Act.
“We are invoking clause 19 in pursuit of an urgent reset in relations, because South Africa deserves a functioning coalition, where partners treat each other with respect in pursuit of solutions to our country’s many pressing problems,” Steenhuisen said.
He accused the ANC of breaching the coalition’s foundational principles, as outlined in the Statement of Intent, following President Cyril Ramaphosa’s signing of the Expropriation Bill, despite Macpherson’s constitutional objections.
Steenhuisen criticised the ANC for failing to engage constructively on NHI, noting that a request for discussions was
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