ANC mocks DA's threats of GNU walkout

Party has previously threatened to leave the coalition

- By Mawande AmaShabalala and Setumo Stone

After two meetings with the DA focusing on the budget, the ANC is gearing up for a third bilateral sitting, which spokesperson Mahlengi Bhengu-Motsiri promises will be frank about the blue party's empty threats to leave the government of national unity (GNU).

During an interview with Sunday World Engage, Bhengu-Motsiri’s take on the DA and its conduct within the GNU is scathing. She recalled that the DA had previously threatened to exit the coalition if certain pieces of legislation were passed, including expropriation laws and the Bela Bill.

According to Bhengu-Motsiri, the DA referred to these legislative issues as “red lines” that could trigger their withdrawal from the coalition. However, she suggested that the DA’s threats may not be as serious as initially presented.