ANC insists there is policy certainty, says all existing govt policies remain in effect
In a statement released on Thursday morning, the party said that there were no sealed mandates for different ministers serving in the Government of National Unity (GNU) government.
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JOHANNESBURG - The African National Congress (ANC) insists there is policy certainty, highlighting that all existing government policies remain in effect without any exceptions.
In a statement released on Thursday morning, the party said that there were no sealed mandates for different ministers serving in the Government of National Unity (GNU) government.
President Cyril Ramaphosa's executive is made up of various political parties following the 2024 general elections, where no party secured a clear majority.
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Organisations in the GNU have varying approaches to issues plaguing the country, including foreign policy, redress and land redistribution.
As the ministers in the GNU get to work, some are grappling with which policy perspective to follow.
This has seen some of the signatories to the GNU seeking to pursue their own party line as they go about their new roles, however, the ANC has swiftly moved to remind them that there are existing policies in place.
It's emphasised clause 19.3 of the statement of intent, signed by the GNU partners, which explains that in order for policies to be changed, the majority must be canvassed by the party seeking to repeal, change or introduce a new policy.
The ANC said that sealed mandates for individual ministers in the GNU would run counter to both the statement of intent and the spirit of the country's Constitution.