We do not want GNU, but voters do – ANC Women's League

ANC Women's League secretary-general Nokuthula Nqaba has opined that the government of national unity (GNU) is not ideal; however, voters deciding not to give ANC an outright majority called for it.

- By Mawande AmaShabalala [e-mail]

As coalition governments had failed at local government level, Nqaba was not surprised by the tumultuous nature of the GNU since its formation.

She was speaking to Sunday World Engage in a wide-ranging interview this week.

According to Nqaba, the GNU was, however, the best choice to keep the country intact as things stand. “We are concerned that the ANC did not do well in the 2024 national and provincial elections, but we are doing our best to improve.

"Before we get to 2019, we are saying the local government elections must be our benchmarking in terms of whether there is an improvement of being received back in the process of renewal and reconnecting,” said Nqaba.

“But the GNU is not doing us justice; look at where we are as we speakbudget issues. We are in a tight situation, with endless negotiations. Today others are with us; some are against us. Tomorrow they speak against what they committed to the day before.