Members of the Progressive Caucus. From left is Dr Wonder Mahlatsi (UAT), Bantu Holomisa (UDM), Vuyo Zungula (ATM), Floyd Shivambu (EFF), Ganief Hendricks (Al Jama-ah) and Mzwanele Nyhontso (PAC). (Theo Jeptha/Netwerk24)
After joining the government of national unity (GNU) at the last minute, Al Jama-ah now wants to persuade its former progressive caucus colleagues, which includes the EFF, to join the unity government. The caucus is in disarray after the UDM, PAC, and Al Jama-ah left and opted for the ANC-led GNU. Al Jama-ah plans to have further discussions with parties in the progressive caucus.
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