ANC slams ‘outlandish’ Cabinet demands, criticises media leaks

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Cape Town – The ANC has condemned the “outlandish and outrageous demands” for specific cabinet posts and criticised the leaking of negotiation details among parties.

According to Times Live, the party, in a weakened position after losing recent elections, emphasised that the Government of National Unity (GNU) cannot be held hostage by any party.

ANC spokesperson Mahlengi Bhengu-Motsiri said that the president has the final say on cabinet appointments and condemned the act of negotiating through media leaks as bad faith.

“Negotiating through leaking demands to the media is an act of bad faith and this practice will not help the cause of any party. The people need a government to be established sooner, rather than later,” the report quoted Bhengu-Motsiri as saying. 

This statement followed a leaked letter from DA federal chairperson Helen Zille to ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula, demanding the deputy president post, 12 cabinet positions, and preference in selecting directors-general.

Despite internal conflicts and disputes over positions, the ANC has confirmed that the cabinet announcement is imminent.

The ANC highlighted that the cabinet formation would consider electoral outcomes, national interests, representativity (including gender and social sectors), and experience.

Parties in the GNU may receive roles in the Legislature or cabinet, with the president consulting party leaders as part of the process.

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