SA Politics Thread Part 11: The GNU Normal

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TheChamp said:
We are moving, with or without the DA.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1941134579395363270
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Guy that is responsible for unnecessary 350000 deaths due to AIDS denialism, his denialism of Zimbabwe crisis....
Quite ironic that his comrades discuss lived experiences but completely ignore destruction of economy, rise of crime for the last 30 years while they are living best days of their lives.
Just look this convoy, how many ambulances could we buy?
https://twitter.com/x/status/1941133007743836498
 
TheChamp said:
We are moving, with or without the DA.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1941134579395363270
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What a total and absolute waste of time and money. Even less will come out of this than the Zondo money pit. :rolleyes: this "dialogue" has become more about sticking it to the DA than actually achieving anything (not that there was any intent to achieve anything tangible or meaningful in the first place).

My fsk, it is almost comical how people are so easily distracted from the real issues by bullschidt .
 
aleksandar said:
And corruption, inequality between political elites and ordinary people.
While SA politicians bask with blue light brigades he is using public transport.
Just look at Mabuza's family cars and convoy not to mention high walls and eclectic fence where they live.
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He learnt that from Cyril, that's why he admires him so much.

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I see US sactions are 1 step further
When is agoa supposed to be renewed ?
 
TheChamp said:
Looking forward to the sanctions, we'll finally get to see what is the big deal, the threats were getting rather monotonous.
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The thing is, if the US actually sanctions government leaders, the ANC is bound to sell it as an attack on the rest of South Africa by bloody racist West... When it'll only affect them.
 
I went to check something (sorry, for the ANC link)...

Statement of intent of the 2024 Government of National Unity – ANC

www.anc1912.org.za www.anc1912.org.za

So, many on Twitter are ranting about DA no longer supporting the Dialogue.

Here's the hilarious thing, I'm gonna post bits and pieces from the SOI, and you guys tell me if ANC has abided.

Foreign policy based on human rights, constitutionalism, the national interest, solidarity, peaceful resolution of conflicts, to achieve the African Agenda 2063, South-South, North-South and African cooperation, multilateralism and a just, peaceful and equitable world.
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The parties to this GNU Statement of Intent shall, following the formation of the GNU, hold a Lekgotla (Strategy Session) to develop an agreed policy agenda, which shall include policy priorities for the GNU.
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  1. Parties will work together in good faith and seek to build consensus on the formation of government where no party has an outright majority, on the basis of the above shared values and minimum programme, and in the interest of all South Africa’s people.

  1. Parties will cooperate with each other in respect of the executive and/or legislature activities to advance these shared goals.
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  • The GNU shall take decisions in accordance with the established practice of consensus. Where no consensus is possible, the principle of sufficient consensus shall apply.
  • Sufficient consensus exists when;
    1. All parties have had the opportunity to express their views;
    2. Despite reasonable attempts to resolve disagreements, and find common ground, there is no general consensus;
    3. Parties to the GNU representing 60% of seats in the National Assembly agree; and
    4. Any party that disagrees has been able to formally record their objections.
  • The Parties to the GNU shall also establish dispute resolution or deadlock breaking mechanisms, in instances where sufficient consensus is not reached. Parties should raise disputes within the mechanisms created for this purpose.
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  • Parties to this agreement will form a GNU Consultations Council that will be responsible for consultations and monitoring progress on the minimum programme of the Government of National Unity, and alignment of the 7th administration’s programme, its resourcing and implementation mechanisms.
  • In keeping with the spirit of an inclusive GNU, it is agreed that the composition shall be discussed and agreed amongst the existing parties, whenever new parties desire to be part of the GNU.
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You can't cry about DA breaking a part of the doc, when ANC has wiped their arses with it from the start...
 
I personally believe the national dialogue is the ANC taking the weasel way out of making real change. Not to mention the waste of money. BEE and the rigid labor laws are an impediment to progress if you just at the underperformance of the economy compared to our peers.

All that said, the DA are the usual hypocrites. They'd have participated in this thing is Whitfield weren't fired. For them to be highfalutin about what a waste etc it is smacks of hypocrisy.
 
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