Africa-Press – South-Africa. The government of national unity (GNU) power-sharing negotiations over cabinet positions, which have seen some GNU partners at odds, have brought interesting dynamics to the political arena.
Many South Africans are watching to see whether the negotiations will build or break GNU partnerships. Last week President Cyril Ramaphosa was inaugurated for his second term. His inauguration marked the end of the sixth administration and he was expected to soon announce a new cabinet to lead the seventh administration. The new cabinet has not yet been announced.
The GNU cabinet talks have not been smooth. The Sunday Times reported Ramaphosa was mulling over the DA’s demands to appoint at least 10 of its MPs to the cabinet and name party leader John Steenhuisen as deputy president.
In his newsletter on Monday, Ramaphosa said the GNU cannot be preoccupied with “jockeying for positions” as talks continue.
“South Africans made clear with their votes in last month’s elections they want their elected representatives to put aside narrow interests and work together to build the country. To do so, the GNU cannot be preoccupied with jockeying for positions, tussles over appointments or squabbles within and between parties,” he said.
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