The South African Communist Party (SACP) in a bold move, has urged President Cyril Ramaphosa to go ahead and appoint his executive with or without the Democratic Alliance. The SACP’s appeal comes in the wake of the ANC’s worst election performance since the end of Apartheid, securing only 40% of the votes in the May 29 general elections, resulting in the party losing its absolute majority in Parliament.
The SACP condemned the DA’s extensive list of demands, not only wanting certain desired posts in the newly formed government of national unity (GNU), but their aim to exclude other political parties from the GNU. SACP spokesperson Dr. Alex Mashilo says, “The DA is fighting back to exclude the other parties so that it brings down the ANC’s 40% to the level of its 20%, so that it becomes a party that exercises veto power in the interest of the so-called sufficient consensus, which is not sufficient consensus at all.”
Ramaphosa’s forthcoming decisions will likely shape the country’s political stability and the effectiveness of its government, determining whether the ANC can maintain its leadership role amid increasing demands and political manoeuvring. The strategic alliances and power plays within South Africa’s government will continue to unfold, with Ramaphosa’s next steps being crucial in defining the future political landscape.
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Written by: Theone Jacobs
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