Ramaphosa On Da's Fate In The Gnu

President Cyril Ramaphosas office has responded to leaks stemming from a candid 7-minute audio recording of his discussion with members of the African National Congress ANC caucus.

In the leaked conversation, Ramaphosa provides insights from his recent engagement with Democratic Alliance DA leader, John Steenhuisen, labelling the DA as having put themselves in an unenviable situation.

This characterisation echoes comments made by Deputy President Paul Mashatile, who warned that the DAs refusal to support the budget would effectively distance the party from the Government of National Unity GNU.

The ramifications of this standoff are significant, as coalition dynamics continue to be tested amid rising economic challenges faced by the country.

According to EWN , Ramaphosa's spokesperson, Vincent Magwenya has defended the president's position, asserting that the leader was not aware he was being recorded during this candid exchange.