The Government of National Unity has earned praise from many South Africans, but ActionSA believes that nothing has changed since the national elections.
journalist Byron Pillay has spent a decade reporting on the South African political landscape, crime and social issues.
ActionSA national chairperson Michael Beaumont believes that nothing has changed under the GNU, saying that his party is happy they aren't a part of it. Image: Fani Mahuntsi.While many have praised the work done by the GNU thus far, ActionSA are not impressed. As noted by Eyewitness News, the party’s national chairperson, Micheal Beaumont, explained that the party was comfortable with its decision not to join the GNU.10 of the 18 parties with seats in the national assembly currently make up the GNU, but Herman Mashaba’s party aren’t one of them.While ActionSA is happy not to be part of it, they are also unhappy with the new government's lack of progress.
“We see the secrecy bill, someone blowing the dust off that and starting to bring that ba; we also see the largest cabinet we’ve seen in the history of South African politics,” he said.The party’s comments about the GNU hasn’t sat well with social media users, who accused them of just being bitter.Which will be the next party these dudes join as ASA won’t exist after the next election?😉 Professional grifters.”“They don't belong in the GNU.
ActionSA were in a coalition with the DA in Tshwane, but pulled out of their deal over differences with the party.Byron Pillay is a Current Affairs Editor at Briefly News. He received a Diploma in Journalism from the Caxton Cadet School. He spent 11 years covering a wide variety of news as a community journalist, including politics, crime and current affairs. He also was a Head of Department for Sports Brief, where he covered both local and international sporting news. Email: byron.
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