Johannesburg, South Africa — The Democratic Alliance (DA), South Africa’s main opposition party, has officially withdrawn from the national dialogue initiative led by the ruling African National Congress (ANC). The move follows DA leader John Steenhuisen’s criticism of the dialogue as a “waste of time and money.”
This national dialogue was launched by President Cyril Ramaphosa earlier in June to address urgent issues, including:
- High unemployment
- Rising violence
- Socio-economic challenges facing the country
The ANC-led talks aimed to foster unity and propose solutions for South Africa’s pressing problems.
However, the DA expressed discontent with the process, stating that the initiative lacked clear objectives and measurable outcomes. Following their exit, the political landscape in South Africa faces renewed uncertainty as calls for more effective engagement and accountability grow louder.
The ANC has yet to respond publicly to the DA’s decision. Political analysts suggest this departure may impact future cooperation between parties and the overall progress of national reforms.
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