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ANC Sets Deadline for DA to Resolve Cabinet Proposal Stalemate

Last updated: June 25, 2024 11:25 am
Divinity Mokgwatshane
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Firm Deadline for Cabinet Proposal Set in the Middle of Political Stand-off

The African National Congress has set a deadline for the Democratic Alliance to break the ongoing stand-off over new cabinet proposals, setting a critical line in the sand across South Africa’s political terrain. The deadlock has emerged within the wider backdrop of attempts to form a Government of National Unity after recent elections, underlining the complexities of coalition politics in the country.

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Firm Deadline for Cabinet Proposal Set in the Middle of Political Stand-offEfforts to Form Government of National Unity StalledBroad Agreement to Back Ramaphosa’s PresidencyInclusive Governance Model ProposedUrgency to Overcome Cabinet DisagreementsHigh Stakes for Future Coalition Governments

Efforts to Form Government of National Unity Stalled

The process of establishing a GNU has involved rigorous negotiation processes between the ANC and DA. Both parties have been looking forward to enforcing an all-inclusive and representative government. These efforts hit a halt due to disagreements over cabinet positions, hence taking so much time. The ANC has given the DA an ultimatum to present its final proposals before the end of this week in a bid to expedite the process and get down to national administrative business.

Broad Agreement to Back Ramaphosa’s Presidency

This standoff occurs against the backdrop of a larger deal between the ANC and DA on supporting the election of President Cyril Ramaphosa. In terms of the GNU framework, key Cabinet positions will be allocated to the DA—the deal maker—in exchange for the latter’s agreement, which also grants that party the deputy speaker portfolio in the National Assembly. It is in the details of cabinet appointments, which remain sticky and will call for further negotiation and horse-trading, that the devil lies.

Cabinet Proposal GNU

Inclusive Governance Model Proposed

The proposed GNU would be based on genuine inclusiveness, with cabinet positions allocated based on each party’s share of the vote. What this model does is to emphasize consensual governance and entail frequent responses to the various political and economic needs of South Africans. Parties with big electoral support, among them the ruling ANC, DA, and other smaller parties, are likely to play key roles in this new administration, thus ensuring that a broad spectrum of political interests is represented in the cabinet.

Urgency to Overcome Cabinet Disagreements

The ANC’s deadline underscores how urgent the resolution of these disputes is for stable and effective governance. Both parties have demonstrated a strong zeal to advance national interests in economic development, job creation, and social equity. However, this very much requires an effective and cooperative government, which depends on the solution to the current deadlock.

High Stakes for Future Coalition Governments

With the deadline drawing near, political observers are watching the developments closely, to see how the parties will manage to wriggle themselves out of these predicaments. The resolution of this deadlock will set a precedent not only for the immediate political dispensation but also for future coalition governments in South Africa.

Related: Ramaphosa Instructs Lesufi to Include DA Members in Provincial Cabinet

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