‘This is not a GNU, the ANC is misleading the nation’ - Progressive caucus

Six political parties have formed what they call the “Progressive Causcus,” as an alternative to the Government of National Unity.

These parties the EFF, Al Jama-ah, the UDM, the UAT, the ATM, and the PAC.

ATM president Vuyolwethu Zungula says that this is a coalition government not a government of national unity, and all parties were not equally consulted.

“The ANC is misleading the nation when it says this is a GNU.”

- Vuyolwethu Zungula, ATM president

ALSO ON THE MIDDAY REPORT:

Significant police presence outside of parliament

Many of the roads around parliament have been closed as the first National Assembly sitting takes place.

GNU deal document is being circulated by ANC

The parties participating in the GNU discussions have been shown a document of intent.

ANC’s Thoko Didiza and EFF’s Veronica Mente nominated for speaker position

A secret ballot is being held to determine the speaker of the house of parliament.

Panyaza Lesufi re-elected as Gauteng premier

The DA has backed the ANC’s Panyaza Lesufi in Gauteng.

NFP makes deal with IFP, ANC, DA

This coalition grouping now has 41 of the 80 seats in parliament.

‘This is a new stage in our country’s development’ - Dr Geraldine Fraser-Molekethi

Fraser-Molekethi says this will be a challenging but exiting time for our country.

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