This comes as part of an agreement between the DA and the African National Congress (ANC), formalised through a Statement of Intent signed by ANC Secretary General Fikile Mbalula and DA Federal Council Chairperson Helen Zille.
The Democratic Alliance is reportedly set to receive six ministerial positions and four deputy positions in the Government of National Unity , including the influential role of leader of government business.This comes as part of an agreement between the DA and the African National Congress , formalised through a Statement of Intent signed by ANC Secretary General Fikile Mbalula and DA Federal Council Chairperson Helen Zille.
‘For example, since the IFP got the premiership of KwaZulu-Natal, it will also get three MEC positions. The ANC got the position of Speaker; it will also get three MEC positions as the third-largest party in that province,’ the source was quoted as saying. Meanwhile, government and law enforcement agencies have confirmed that all preparations are complete for the presidential inauguration at the Union Buildings on Wednesday, with global dignitaries expected to attend,
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