- Political analysts believe the delay in forming a new government shows that political leaders do not care about the interests of the people.
- Levy Ndu said that in the GNU negotiations, many leaders prioritised the position their organisation would get in the new cabinet.
- Ndu further warned that the inability of political leaders to reach an agreement could mean the collapse of the GNU.
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One political analyst said the delay in forming a new government showed that political leaders do not care about the interests of South Africans.
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Leaders prioritize self-interest in GNU negotiations
Dr Levy Ndu said that in negotiations with the Government of National Unity, many leaders prioritised the position they would receive in President Cyril Ramaphosa's new cabinet and put the needs of their people on the back burner.
Ndu said: Brief News After the GNU negotiating document was made public about the political parties' demands, he explained that the leak could be a deliberate attempt to demonise certain organisations.
Analysts also warned that the parties' inability to reach an agreement could signal the collapse of the GNU.
“Time passes, [a] Failure to form a government will give the impression that our political leaders do not have the best interests of South Africans at heart.”
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South Africans worried about GNU negotiations
Internet users continued to speculate about the ongoing GNU debate.
@AardvarkBloody said:
“GNU Negotiations in Crisis State.”
@BraTokolloZA_ added:
“Look at Ramaphosa during these long #GNU negotiations. He panicked and tried to rig the elections. The problem is the DA's demands are unreasonable.”
@Gee_SK joked:
“There are GNU negotiations going on and we don't have a formal government. As a country, we find ourselves speed dating right now.”
@OnlineMan77 advised:
“The DA must go after the MYANC hard during the GNU negotiations because they (the ANC) have many people in parliament who are suspected of involvement.”
@RacingIsLife009 said:
“The ANC seems to be deluding itself into thinking it still has an overwhelming majority. If it can get through this negotiation stage, the GNU has six months.”
The ANC-DA agreement is primarily economic, not political.
Brief News It was previously reported that political analysts believe the ANC-DA agreement is a business arrangement, not a political one.
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Gakwe Mashego's comments came in response to a framework agreement which sees the two organisations secure three key parliamentary positions.
Mashego said the agreement between the two men would focus on rebuilding the economy, as envisaged by backers.
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