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The ANC emphasises there is policy certainty and says all existing government policies remain in force

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JOHANNESBURG – The African National Congress (ANC) insists there is policy certainty, emphasising that all existing government policies remain in force without any exceptions.

In a statement issued on Thursday morning, the party said there are no approved mandates for individual ministers serving in the Government of National Unity (GNU) cabinet.

President Cyril Ramaphosa’s executive branch is made up of various political parties that emerged victorious from the 2024 general election, in which no party won a clear majority.

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The organizations within the GNU take different approaches to the issues besetting the country, including foreign policy, redress and land redistribution.

While GNU ministers get down to work, some of them are wondering what policy to adopt.

Some signatories to the GNU letter chose to pursue their own party line in their new roles, but the ANC quickly reminded them of the principles in place.

Paragraph 19.3 of the statement of intent signed by the GNU partners is highlighted, which clarifies that for a policy to be changed, a majority vote must be convened by the party intending to enact, change or introduce the new policy.

The ANC said awarding mandates to individual GNU ministers would be contrary to both the Statement of Intent and the spirit of the country’s constitution.