GNU political party leaders commit to the GNU

Edited by St Francis Chronicle and Kouga Chronicle – The leaders of South Africa’s 10 political parties leading the Government of National Unity (GNU) have reaffirmed their commitment to the seventh administration and serving the people of this county.

The leaders held a two-day retreat at the Cradle of Humankind in Gauteng during the weekend.
According to a joint statement of the parties, the retreat provided a platform for reflection on progress in implementation of the GNU statement of intent priorities, discussion on “contemporary national and international issues” and to address “critical issues facing the country”.
“The leaders were unanimous that the GNU is united and strong. The meeting agreed that this forum of party leaders would meet regularly to provide strategic political direction to the work of the GNU.
“The leaders recognised difficulties at times in the functioning of the GNU, most notably around the 2025 budget process. However, it has drawn important lessons from these experiences and will ensure more effective consultation in developing fiscal priorities and frameworks.
“All parties reaffirmed their full commitment to the GNU as a reflection of the will of voters as an instrument to advance the interests of all South Africans,” the statement read.
The GNU was formed following the 2024 General Elections and, 16 months on, has “provided stability and leadership to the country”.
“It remains focused on resolving the concerns of the South African people: unemployment, poverty, the cost of living, crime, corruption and delivery of services.
“The GNU has successfully brought together parties from different political traditions and perspectives to undertake a common programme to drive inclusive growth and job creation, tackle poverty and the cost of living, and build a capable developmental state.
“Guided by the basic minimum programme of priorities contained in the Statement of Intent, the GNU has adopted the Medium Term Development Plan (MTDP) as a transformative vision and programme for the five years of this administration,” the statement continued. edited, source: gov.za