DA describes meeting with ANC as 'cordial and constructive'
A delegation of leaders from the two parties met today to discuss the latest political developments in the country, namely the national budget and value-added tax (VAT).
The integrity commission report has reportedly been handed to ANC secretary general Fikile Mbalula. File Photo: X
JOHANNESBURG - Feuding Government of National Unity (GNU) partners the African National Congress (ANC) and the Democratic Alliance (DA) described their meeting on Friday as "cordial and constructive."
A delegation of leaders from the two parties met to discuss the latest political developments in the country, namely the national budget and value-added tax (VAT).
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Despite being coalition partners, the DA and ANC have recently been on opposite ends on a number of political issues, leading to concerns over whether a break-up is imminent
At a media briefing on Thursday, ANC Secretary General, Fikile Mbalula, said he was surprised the DA has not left the GNU since they have been acting like an opposition party.
Mbalula led the ANC delegation, which met with the DA on Friday.
In a statement, the ANC said that leaders owe it to the country to rise above narrow political interests and work towards shared progress.
Meanwhile, DA national spokesperson Willie Aucamp said, “The discussions were forthright and constructive. Focusing on the way forward on matters ranging from the budget to a strategy for economic growth.”
Both parties have committed to having similar meetings in future as they work towards finding parity on the country’s hotly contested issues.