Tensions within South Africa’s Government of National Unity (GNU) are escalating as the African National Congress (ANC) publicly challenges the Democratic Alliance (DA) to clarify its commitment to the coalition.
In a sharply worded statement, the ANC accused the DA of undermining the GNU’s objectives by prioritizing party interests over national renewal. The criticism follows the DA’s refusal to support the recently launched National Dialogue—an initiative aimed at fostering consensus and rebuilding trust in government.
The ANC questioned the DA’s sincerity in its role, urging the party to make its position clear: Is it a genuine partner in building a unified government, or a disruptive force within the executive?
The growing friction highlights the fragile balance within the GNU and raises pressing questions about the stability and cohesion of South Africa’s new multi-party governance model.
