Democratic Alliance (DA) leader John Steenhausen said the DA would continue to engage with all parties in negotiations over the country's future.
Steenhuisen was reacting to an SABC News article which said the DA was not ready to work with Umkhonto weSizwe (MK), the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) and the Patriotic Alliance (PA).
These comments do not reflect the DA's stance on important negotiations about our country's future, which are based on protecting the Constitution, ensuring stability and growing the economy. We will continue to negotiate with all parties who are committed to upholding these principles. https://t.co/fgZdsz3Q2P
— Senator John Steenhuisen (@jsteenhuisen) June 7, 2024
DA national spokesman Werner Horne said in an interview on SAfm's First Take on Friday that the DA is prepared to form a coalition government with the ANC and other parties for the good of the country, but that the current resolution does not see the DA working with these parties.
“And on Monday, the Congress has to take a decision. But the current resolution of the federal government will make it very difficult, if not impossible, for us to participate, even if it involves the three parties at all.”
ANC leader Cyril Ramaphosa announced on Thursday that his party was seeking to form a national unity government with a broader opposition group. He has set strict conditions for parties to join the pact.
Horne said he wanted to hear more details about how the government of national unity would be run at his next meeting with the ANC.
