Helen Zille Says Government of National Unity Is Nothing Without the DA

• The Democratic Alliance's (DA) Federal Chair, Helen Zille, believes that the DA is crucial to the Government of National Unity (GNU)
• She said that if the DA leaves the GNU, it will open the door for an African National Congress (ANC), Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), and uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party coalition, which she believes will be devastating for the economy
• South Africans strongly disagreed with her diagnosis, and many called for the GNU to be dismantled
• Briefly News spoke to Stellenbosch University's Director of Public Leadership, Professor Zwelinzima Ndevu

With over seven years at Daily Sun and Vutivi Business News, Tebogo Mokwena, a Briefly News current affairs journalist, offered insights into South African politics, national, provincial and local governance, the Government of National Unity, political parties and Parliament.

JOHANNESBURG — The DA's Federal Chair, Helen Zille, said that the DA's absence from the GNU would collapse the country's economy in one week.

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DA crucial for GNU: Zille

Zille spoke during her interview with Face The Nation on 3 December 2024. The host asked her what the GNU would be without the DA. She remarked that the country would be kicked out of AGOA, disinvestment would happen on a large scale, and the international community would revise its approach to South Africa.

She also said a coalition between the ANC, EFF, and the MK Party would destroy the country. Zille has been vocal in her dislike for the MK Party and the EFF joining the GNU. She recently admitted that businesses told her to shield President Cyril Ramaphosa from forming a coalition with the MK Party and the EFF.

Stability needed for economic growth: Ndevu

Speaking to Briefly News, Stellenbosch University's Director of Public Leadership, Professor Zwelinzima Ndevu, shared his views on Zille's statements.

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"For the economy to grow, you need a stable government. The parties in the GNU had been at loggerheads on policy issues and other issues before the elections and were forced to work together by the desire to build an inclusive society that is working for the better of all in the country," he said.

South Africans blast Zille

Netizens on Facebook angrily opposed Zille and roasted her for her comments.

Modise Pholoholo said:

"The DA is desperate to see their marriage of convenience fail because they have everything to lose."

Mlindos Mpanzo said:

"The GNU must collapse. We are waiting for the big fall."

Thabiso Mashiyane said:

"Zille is suffering from an acute superiority complex."

Lynda Schoeman said:

"Zille is tone deaf."

Bongani Bongani Mahungela said:

"She is lying. They have tasted government blue lights and other benefits."

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Source: Briefly News