Cape Town – The announcement of the Executive Council for the seventh Administration in Gauteng has been delayed again after the Democratic Alliance (DA) reportedly declined participation, having been offered only two executive positions.
According to The Citizen, Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi, who was scheduled to make the announcement on Monday night, cited complex discussions due to the lack of a majority party.
The African National Congress (ANC) confirmed another deadlock in negotiations with the DA, which it deemed unreasonable.
ANC provincial secretary TK Nciza emphasised ongoing efforts to form a government with or without the DA, expressing confidence in moving forward.
“The reality is that we have been in negotiations not with the Democratic Alliance alone, because the framework of the ANC has been very clear, we must bring as many parties as possible.
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“So, we are not forming a coalition or even a grand coalition with the Democratic Alliance, we are following the framework of the African National Congress as adopted in the NEC. We have deadlocked not once with the Democratic Alliance in the province, because we don’t believe what they are raising is really reasonable.” Nciza said during a media briefing.
He added: “We’re saying it with utmost respect, we have always given all parties respect. In fact, we’ve spoken to all parties including a party with one seat to say we are moving forward because we have seen what the president of ANC and the president of the country would have done.
“There will be a solution tomorrow, we’ll be able to move forward but from where we are really, our premier is ready to announce and the ANC and these other parties are ready to hit the ground running.”
The announcement is now expected on Tuesday.
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Compiled by Betha Madhomu
