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Zille Reaffirms DA’s Commitment to GNU Despite VAT Clash, Calls Economic Growth “Non-Negotiable”

April 15, 2025
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DA Federal Council Chairperson Helen Zille has firmly restated her party’s commitment to South Africa’s Government of National Unity (GNU), even as tensions escalate over the controversial 1% VAT increase set for implementation on May 1. In a April 12 statement, Zille dismissed speculation of a DA exit, while confirming the party’s ongoing court challenge against the tax hike.

“We didn’t join this coalition for blue-light privileges or ministerial perks,” Zille declared. “Our singular focus is rescuing South Africa’s economy to create jobs for the 35.6% unemployed.” The remarks reinforce the DA’s original GNU participation rationale – to block what it termed an “economic doomsday coalition” between the ANC, EFF and MK Party.

The VAT dispute reached crisis point last week when the DA refused to support the enabling fiscal framework, filing urgent court papers arguing the regressive tax would crush poor households without accompanying economic reforms. However, a 12 April meeting between DA and ANC negotiators yielded what Zille called “constructive and substantive” progress in breaking the budget deadlock.

ANC leaders struck a more ambivalent tone. Deputy Secretary-General Nomvula Mokonyane reminded that the DA remains “a guest in an ANC-conceived GNU,” while elections head Mdumiseni Ntuli acknowledged the coalition would remain “contested space” as parties vie for influence.

Political analysts observe the DA’s dual approach – combining legal action with sustained GNU participation – reflects strategic positioning rather than imminent withdrawal. “This is classic coalition politics,” said analyst Ralph Mathekga. “The court challenge strengthens their reform bargaining position while maintaining stability.”

With the DA’s federal executive still deliberating long-term strategy, Zille emphasized all decisions would prioritize economic recovery: “We understand the gravity of this moment.” As the VAT battle continues, South Africa’s fragile coalition experiment faces its sternest test yet – balancing ideological differences against the urgent need for growth-oriented reforms.

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