ANC Youth League calls for DA ministers to be removed from GNU

ANC Youth League president Collen Malatji has called for DA ministers to be removed from the GNU ahead of the November 4 local government elections.

The ANC Youth League’s call for President Cyril Ramaphosa to remove all Democratic Alliance (DA) ministers from the Government of National Unity (GNU) has exposed growing tensions within the governing partnership, with analysts pointing to deep ideological divisions over economic policy ahead of the November 4 local government elections.

The demand has also raised questions about whether the ANC wants to change its governing partners or is positioning itself politically to reassure voters opposed to its alliance with the DA.

ANC Youth League president Collen Malatji called on Ramaphosa to remove all DA ministers and reopen discussions with other political parties, including the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF).

Speaking at a media briefing at Luthuli House in Johannesburg last Thursday, Malatji said the Youth League had initially believed the partnership would bring stability to government.

The ANCYL is not an authorised voice to talk on the discussions about the GNU.

Speaking to journalists in Khayelitsha at Mew Way Hall in Khayelitsha during the party campaign trail in Cape Town on Sunday, Ramaphosa said the GNU remains intact and parties continue to work together.