Ten parties now included in GNU

President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to ‘’soon’’ announce the ministers that will make up his cabinet under the Government of National Unity (GNU).

The ANC, on Saturday night, confirmed that nine parties - DA, PA, IFP, GOOD, PAC, the FF+, the UDM, Rise Mzansi and Al-Jama-ah - have signed a historic agreement, confirming the intention to form part of the GNU.

COURTESY: ANC

The parties collectively hold about 70% of the votes from the 2024 general elections. The ANC says it's concluded the first phase, which allows for parties to join.

‘’These parties have agreed to be bound by the foundational principles outlined in the Statement of Intent, and to work together to pursue its objectives,’’ said the ANC in a statement.

The party said that any further parties wishing to join the GNU will be subject to clause 24 of the Statement of Intent.

“In keeping with the spirit of an inclusive GNU, it is agreed that the composition shall be discussed and agreed amongst the existing parties, whenever new parties desire to be part of the GNU.” (SOI, Cl 24. 2024)

The ANC says it remains in open communication with the parties that have not joined the GNU, by exploring various options.

It says engagements with the parties have now begun, in terms of the formation of an executive.

 ‘’The engagements with the signatory parties to the GNU on the formation of the Executive has started, and President Cyril Ramaphosa will announce appointments to the Executive in the coming days,’’ it added.

Done By: Mitchum George