South Africa: ANC, DA Clash Over Interpretation Of GNU Agreement

By Kelly Anderson\News24

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South Africa’s government of national unity (GNU) is floundering less than a week after parties signed on.

The ANC said on Wednesday the GNU had not officially kicked in and was still in the formation stages. However, the DA said the document of intent it signed last week entitled it to be consulted before new political parties were permitted to join, indicating that an agreement was already in effect for the official opposition.

The story: The GNU is on the ropes as Cabinet appointments loom.

What we know: Misunderstandings over a key document are at the heart of the disagreement.

What’s more: The DA says the ANC failed to consult it over the inclusion of Gayton McKenzie‘s PA. READ THE FULL STORY…