SA’s “centre” unites in historic pact

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Published 2024-06-14

After two weeks of tense negotiations, Democratic Alliance (DA) leader John Steenhuisen announced today (Friday) that an agreement has been signed by his party, the African National Congress (ANC) and the Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) to enter into national government, as well as provincial government in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal. In this interview with BizNews, Ray Hartley of The Brenthurst Foundation calls it “a day of tremendous hope”. He describes it as “the good scenario…where there is a gravitation towards the centre and parties that support the Constitution, the rule of law, and boosting economic growth, come together to try and take the country forward”. However, he describes the volatile situation in KwaZulu-Natal as “very worrying” and says: “There is the question of what will MK do finding itself out in the cold in KZN where I think it expected, after getting 45%, to be in government”. As for the future of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), Hartley comments: “They haven't played it well and…I just sense that they're in somewhat of disarray.”

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All Comments (21)

@RUTH-mb4th 11 days ago

So many South Africans prayed and we trust this is the best for our country ....
@kobusvanstaden3747 11 days ago

Just keep the lights on and stop the theft
@lucillebailey2608 11 days ago

Apartheid, done. ANC, done. Now let's ALL embrace the new dispensation. Let's all give 110% in truth and honesty.
@thandigloria8710 11 days ago

Back to Basics, PUT SOUTH AFRICANS FIRST.
@MaireShaila-ry6it 11 days ago

God's blessing on new South Africa ,And for the new generation 🌍🇿🇦🕎💙💙💙🙏🕊️🕊️🕊️ Amen
@carolfynn5440 10 days ago

We hold our country up in prayer.
@user-qx1fz1qg8d 11 days ago

God bless S Africa.
@MannavanHuyssteen-zf3jc 11 days ago

Let us keep on praying for our country. Let God's will be done!
@Godisgood1980SA 11 days ago

Next step: jail Zuma, Malema, Magashule, increase police force x 10. Privatise Eskom
@rosemaryanderson9228 11 days ago

United we Stand South Africa
@joecruiser 11 days ago

Rule of SA law ... Stay in Parly to stay out of Jail.
@nigelhamilton815 11 days ago

It's a first step. We pray for the journey to be long and fruitful. Bless the beloved country.
@metoknow499 11 days ago

Get hands off the treasury first step no ANC hands in cookie jar if not everything will be the same.
@sifisodube4686 11 days ago

Thanks to P A for making right choices
@cheynepearson1960 11 days ago

7:00 sounds like her voice is cracking at the thought of being hopeful about positive forward movement, and I totally feel that. This is a historical moment and one that hopefully paves the way forward for positive change for SA. Man, I hope this leads to good things. Onwards and upwards!
@summer031977 11 days ago

I love this channel. I follow South African politics. I am an American.
@stevenwortrich6014 11 days ago

Now! To jail Zuma
@shandylowe 11 days ago

God is Good🙌🙌🙌👌👏
@lornameerkat7480 11 days ago

Everyone in government should be serving the people and not be there to line their own pockets.
@SarahArendse-ts2pk 11 days ago

Thank you Musi I admire you