Simon Nare
The SACP was initially opposed to the marriage between the ANC and DA to form the government of national unity (GNU) but has now changed its tune and has said it acknowledges the new Cabinet as a consequence and reflection of the 29 May general election.
The SACP said after its Central Executive Committee meeting over the weekend that it has accepted President Cyril Ramaphosa’s 7the administration Cabinet as announced on Sunday.
SACP general secretary Solly Mapaila told a media briefing on Monday that what was important from henceforth was that the ministers as appointed by Ramaphosa should serve the people.
Mapaila said the composition of the Cabinet should serve as a wake up call for the working class to establish its organisational, technical and political capacity to steer the government of the day on which path it should follow and hold the executive accountable.
During talks which
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