DA and ANC commit to working together as GNU partners
Despite being coalition partners, the DA and ANC have recently been on opposite ends on several political issues, leading to concerns over whether a break-up is imminent.
FILE: The DA and ANC entered into an arrangement in the Government of National Unity. Picture: GCIS
JOHANNESBURG - Following a meeting between feuding Government of National Unity (GNU) partners, the Democratic Alliance (DA) and African National Congress (ANC) have committed to working together.
A delegation from both parties met on Friday to discuss issues related to the budget and other recent political developments.
Despite being coalition partners, the DA and ANC have recently been on opposite ends on several political issues, leading to concerns over whether a break-up is imminent.
However, DA national spokesperson Willie Aucamp said the meeting with the ANC was constructive.
"The discussions were forthright and constructive, focusing on the way forward on matters ranging from the budget to a strategy for economic growth. Similar meetings will continue, on a regular basis, as we seek to address the most pressing challenges facing South Africans in the GNU."
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The ANC previously said the DA was willing to support it on passing national budget legislations, provided the government draws back on policies like the Basic Education Laws Amendment, Expropriation and National Health Insurance Acts.
ANC's national spokesperson, Mahlengi Bhengu-Motsiri, said that while the party welcomes the engagements on the budget, it will not compromise on transformation and social and economic justice.
"The meeting forms part of the ANC's continued commitment to the principles of dialogue, nation-building, and consultation in addressing the urgent budgetary processes in the national Parliament."