Government of national unity partners ponder life post-Ramaphosa

Ultimately, it will be up to the ANC

- By Queenin Masuabi

As the country ponders about President Cyril Ramaphosa's political future after allegations that his own comrades are nicodemusly plotting to dislodge him from power, the government of national unity (GNU) is also facing questions about its future.

This because Ramaphosa is generally viewed as a glue that is holding together the parties that have constituted the GNU.

However, Bantu Holomisa, the leader of the UDM is not bothered about Ramaphosa's alleged imminent depature. He says that other parties could step up if the ANC decides to recall Ramaphosa.

Holomisa, who is speaking amid the speculation that the governing ANC discussed claims of a plot to topple Ramaphosa at its national executive committee (NEC) meeting over the weekend, says that while the ANC holds the numerical advantage within the GNU, it does not hold exclusive authority over leadership discussions

"Leaders come and go, and as you know, the ANC, having the most numbers in the leadership of the GNU, has to give guidance on how they intend to address that scenario.