ANC welcomes President Cyril Ramaphosa’s ANC-led GNU Cabinet announcement and urges the Executive to get to work in the national interest
1 July 2024
The African National Congress (ANC) welcomes the announcement by President Cyril Ramaphosa on the appointment of the ANC-led Government of National Unity (GNU).
The formation of the Government of National Unity based on the Statement of Intent is a reflection that all of us must work together to "Heal the divisions of the past and establish a society based on democratic values, social justice and fundamental human rights." (Constitution of the RSA, 1996). We call on all parties who signed up to the GNU to keep these wise words of the Constitution top of mind, and to put the people of our country first.
The ANC-Led GNU Cabinet that will serve and lead the 7th democratic administration is an important step forward, and a testament to the resilience of our democracy. Now that Cabinet is formed, the finalisation of the structures of Parliament will take priority, to give expression to the national legislature's legislative and oversight mandate for the 7th term. The dynamic interplay between policy and oversight authorities will be a critical part of making the Government of National Unity effective in bringing about transformation, redress and national unity.
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