ANC-DA Agreement Primarily Economic, Not Political: Analyst

• A political analyst believes the agreement between the ANC and the DA is a business agreement and not political
• Gakwi Mashego was reacting to the two organisations entering into a framework agreement that saw them secure three key positions
• Mashego said the pact between the two political parties would focus on rebuilding the economy as envisioned by their founders

Zingisa Chirwa is an experienced Briefly News journalist based in Johannesburg, South Africa, who has covered politics and current affairs on the radio for over 15 years.

A political analyst believes the pact between the ANC and the DA is a business deal that aims to improve South Africa’s current economic situation.

Gakwi Mashego was reacting to the two organisations’ framework agreement to form a Government of National Unity (GNU), which saw them support each other in the election of three key positions in Parliament on 14 June 2024.

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Mashego told Briefly News that the collaboration between the two parties would most likely focus on financial aspects, including the credit rating and foreign direct investment, as envisioned by their founders:

“I don’t think there’s politics involved here. This is just a business deal between the ANC and the Democratic Alliance on how they can be able to move South Africa forward, given the precarious situation that it finds itself in.”

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Many social media users were unimpressed by the collaboration between the ANC and the DA.

@manicaprincess asked:

“So John [Steenhuisen] will be the Deputy President?”

@SceloLatha said:

“With rigged votes, assisted by DA and US. Black child, you are on your own.”

@MzansiAfrika7 added:

“How sad for black South Africans.”

@MzansiAfrika7 commented:

“It's a DOOMSDAY.”

@Bhoblings suspected:

“Now they will bring Phala Phala, then he will step aside, it’s known.”

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Source: Briefly News