Democratic Alliance (DA) leader John Steenhuisen emphasizes his party's dedication to pushing the African National Congress (ANC) towards faster and more decisive economic growth. Steenhuisen highlights the successes of DA ministers since their appointment seven months ago, while acknowledging policy differences remain, particularly on issues like National Health Insurance and the Expropriation Acts. He stresses the urgency of accelerating infrastructure investment through public-private partnerships. Despite criticism regarding the DA's conduct within the GNU, Steenhuisen maintains their commitment to their principles and believes their presence in government has significantly benefited South Africa.
JOHANNESBURG – Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen is adamant his party will continue to put pressure on the African National Congress to move faster and more decisively to expedite economic growth.- Steenhuisen has on Wednesday been lauding the successes ministers from his party have achieved since its formation seven months ago.
The DA says while it’s made great strides in the six ministerial portfolios under its control - there are still policy differences on key legislation such as the National Health Insurance and the Expropriation Acts that need to be thrashed out.“We need to urgently accelerate infrastructure investment with public private partnerships in transport and water which is a huge new crisis facing the country.
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