‘We have a deal’ – GNU is unveiled

“WE HAVE a deal!” These were the words of Gayton McKenzie from the Patriotic Alliance signalling that the ANC struck a deal with them, the DA and the IFP to form a government of national unity (GNU).

Both DA leader John Steenhuisen and ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula later confirmed the deal.

The agreement, opened with a statement of intent, was evident when the DA voted with the ANC to elect Thoko Didiza as National Assembly (NA) Speaker.

Later the ANC voted for the DA’s candidate, Annelie Lotriet, as Deputy Speaker.

In a sitting that went late into the night, IFP