DA's GNU budget vote threat

Party leader John Steenhuisen rules out quitting altogether but insists a ‘reset’ in relations is urgent after signing of Expropriation Act

26 January 2025 - 00:00

The government of national unity (GNU) is facing its most serious crisis to date, with the DA threatening to withhold its support when the government presents its budget in parliament next month should its interests be ignored...

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