Democratic Alliance leader, John Steenhuisen, has laid out his partys role within the Government of National Unity (GNU).
Addressing a briefing in Cape Town, Steenhuisen said the DA holds the balance of power within the GNU.
The reality is, every way you slice and dice it, whatever way you want to cut the pie, the DA holds the balance of power in the government of national unity. Without the DA supporting Parliament, the GNU does not have a majority, Steenhuisen said.
Fair is fair. We can't get it all our own way, but equally so the ANC can't get it all their own way, and our first instinct inside the GNU, an approach to managing matters inside the GNU, will always be to find common interest and common ground In order to put South Africa first, and we've already proven that, and we're working hand in hand with the ANC on every initiative that seeks to grow the economy, create jobs and drive our country forward.
The strength of the GNU was in the spotlight once again this week following the announcement that President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Frida y sign into the law the controversial Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA) Bill.
