Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi. (Melinda Stuurman/Netwerk24)
Just moments before Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi was set to announce his cabinet, the unveiling was unexpectedly canceled. This sudden turn of events shed light on the delicate state of the government of national unity (GNU), with discussions between the ANC and DA at a national level playing a significant role in the formation of the Gauteng executive.
A reliable source disclosed that the DA had criticized the ANC for failing to involve them in crucial decisions, such as the allocation of portfolios in Gauteng. This lack of consultation underlines the complexity of forming a cohesive government amidst political negotiations.
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