The Minister to Agriculture addressed Parliament's joint sitting on Friday, where members debated President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Opening of Parliament Address (OPA).
CAPE TOWN - Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen says the Government of National Unity is South Africa's chance to free itself from"populism, division and economic decline".
Steenhuisen said the time had come for parties to decide if they want to be"breakers" or"builders" who will rally behind the GNU.In stark contrast to previous opening of parliament debates, the DA was clear in its support of the GNU led by Ramaphosa.Steenhuisen said the time had come to be part of the solution or among those who want to destroy the GNU and the country.
"For too long, we have allowed those who seek to break our country down for their own personal gain, to hold back the builders who yearn for a South Africa with a growing economy that creates millions of new jobs." Meanwhile, ANC Chief Whip Mdumiseni Ntuli said it was time for member parties of the GNU formation to be cordial with one another.While most parties were in support of the GNU and its plan of action, the Progressive Caucus led by the official opposition uMkhonto weSizwe Party and the EFF questioned the formation of the GNU.
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