Cape Town – The United Democratic Movement (UDM) has indicated it is open to joining the Government of National Unity (GNU) as political parties consider their options.
Currently, five parties, including the Democratic Alliance (DA), the Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP), and the Patriotic Alliance (PA), have joined the African National Congress (ANC) in the GNU.
Meanwhile, parties outside this agreement have formed a rival group called the Progressive Caucus.
According to EWN, UDM leader Bantu Holomisa said that while the UDM is part of the Progressive Caucus, it is still evaluating the benefits and drawbacks of joining the GNU, emphasising that the UDM has successfully collaborated with various parties in other coalitions.
“In principle, we have no problem at all with the GNU coalition. Fortunately, the UDM is in coalition in greater Joburg with the ANC, is in coalition with the DA in Cape Town since 2000 and again in Nelson Mandela, as well as the IFP. So, we have no issue with working with other parties,” Holomisa was quoted as saying.
Meanwhile, some political analysts have reportedly said that the biggest challenge for the parties in the GNU is compromise, as each party aims to advance its own policies and agendas, The Citizen reported.
Analysts say that political maturity and compromise are essential for the GNU’s success.
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Compiled by Betha Madhomu
