Is Government of National Unity (GNU) between ANC and DA about to fall apart?

South Africa’s coalition government, formed less than a year ago after the ANC lost its parliamentary majority, is facing instability as sharp divisions between the ANC and DA were exposed in a crucial budget vote. The DA voted against the fiscal framework, demanding spending cuts, while the ANC refused to bow to what it called an “austerity budget”. The ANC won support from smaller parties to pass the budget, but the DA has filed court papers challenging the vote. The DA is considering whether to remain in the coalition government, with tensions rising over issues like VAT increases and land expropriation. The dispute over the budget highlights the ongoing differences between the two parties and the challenges facing the coalition government.

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