The Democratic Alliance (DA) has formally declared a dispute within the Government of National Unity (GNU) regarding the Expropriation Bill and the National Health Insurance (NHI) Act. DA leader John Steenhuisen argues that the Expropriation Bill is unconstitutional and accuses the ANC of disregarding the GNU's founding principles by pushing through these policies. He emphasizes that the DA will challenge the ANC's actions and protect the interests of South Africans. The dispute hinges on Section 19 of the Statement of Intent, which requires consensus among GNU partners representing 60% of National Assembly seats. The DA and ANC are the only parties meeting this threshold.
The DA has declared a formal Government of National Unity dispute over the Expropriation Bill and the National Health Insurance Act. Federal Leader, the Expropriation Bill is unconstitutional. ‘By signing the unconstitutional Expropriation Bill into law and refusing to engage with the DA regarding detrimental implications of implementing the NHI in its current form, the ANC has shown open disregard for the founding principles on which the GNU was based,’ said Steenhuisen.
Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson also raised objections over the Expropriation Bill. Markedly, the National Assembly approved the Expropriation Bill in September 2022 and the Democratic Alliance , Economic Freedom Fighters and Inkatha Freedom Party voted against the Bill at that time.Aspiring reality TV star Donell Mbele – the son of actress Sonia Mbele – has shared another defiant post in the wake of his rape charges…
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