GNU's 'clearing house' called into question

THE Government of National Unity's (GNU) Clearing House Mechanism, established to resolve policy disagreements within the 10-member coalition, has been questioned over its effectiveness by the DA and Rise Mzantsi.

- MASHUDU SADIKE

Despite the mechanism's efforts to address disputes, the DA has continued to raise issues separately, including its latest challenge to the Expropriation Act, specifically the issue of nil compensation.

Recently, DA federal council chairperson Helen Zille described the GNU clearing house mechanism as a “waste of time,” stating that it does not work and “everyone acknowledges its ineffectiveness”.

“What we need is a mechanism in the GNU to implement clauses 19 and 18 (in the terms of reference). We do not need to renegotiate the laws of the game or anything; what we need is mechanisms that implement the statement of intent,” Zille said.

The DA has launched several court challenges since its inclusion in the GNU, including a challenge to the Employment Equity Amendment Act (EEAA) and the Expropriation Act.

The party argues that these laws are unconstitutional and will negatively impact the economy.

The DA's lawyers will appear in the North Gauteng High Court to challenge the EEAA, which the party believes will repel investors and discriminate against certain races.