With the establishment of the Government of National Unity (GNU), Cape {town} Etc examines the operational dynamics of the newly formed administration.
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The ANC and the DA have formally endorsed a framework agreement to establish the GNU, with the IFP also joining the accord. This agreement outlines the criteria for assembling the Cabinet and configuring provincial governments in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal.
It delineates procedures for executive decision-making, conflict resolution mechanisms, and guidelines for policymaking and finalising the national budget.
The next procedural step involves the appointment of the Cabinet, followed by a national dialogue among political parties and civil society. Subsequently, a Cabinet lekgotla (meeting) will convene to reach consensus on policy matters.
Regarding policymaking, the GNU will engage in deliberations to formulate agreed-upon policies, while maintaining the established budgetary processes within the government and Cabinet.
The GNU is committed to collaborative efforts and consensus-building in its decision-making processes. The composition of the Cabinet will mirror the outcomes of the elections, with ministers appointed by the president after consultations with party leaders.
Decision-making within the GNU will prioritise consensus, aiming for a sufficient agreement threshold set at 60% among participating parties.
A GNU Consultation Council will oversee internal operations, monitoring progress, program implementation, resource allocation, and overall execution.
National principles will extend to provincial governments, where the ANC, DA, and IFP will assume leadership roles in legislative committees.
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