Senior ANC leaders are stepping up pressure to remove the Democratic Alliance (DA) from South Africa’s Government of National Unity (GNU), blaming the party for recent political gridlock. The move comes after weeks of stalled negotiations over policy and parliamentary processes, deepening divisions in the coalition.
Multiple ANC National Executive Committee (NEC) members, speaking privately, accused the DA of blocking progress on key government programs. They argue the DA’s rigid positions clash with the cooperative approach needed to make the unity government work.
“The DA’s constant roadblocks make governing impossible,” one NEC member said. “Their actions threaten stability and service delivery.”
The ANC, as the majority partner, is now exploring legal options to force the DA out—a dramatic step that could redefine South Africa’s coalition politics. Experts warn this could destabilize the post-apartheid model of shared governance.
DA spokesperson Natasha Mnguni pushed back, saying: “We’re committed to solutions, but won’t abandon our constitutional duty to hold government accountable.”
With the ANC’s next NEC meeting set for early July, the decision could reshape the unity government. The outcome will test South Africa’s ability to balance competing political interests while addressing urgent national challenges.
As tensions rise, citizens and markets alike await clarity on whether the fragile coalition can survive—or if a major political shakeup lies ahead.