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Does the ANC have the ability to expel the DA from the GNU?

March 27, 2025 Andre Venter Comments 0 Comment

No — the ANC (African National Congress) cannot unilaterally expel the DA (Democratic Alliance) from a Government of National Unity (GNU), unless the GNU is structured in a formal and binding coalition agreement that includes expulsion mechanisms and voting thresholds. Here’s a copy of the Statement of intent: Statement of Intent of the 2024 Government of National Unity Here’s a breakdown of how it works: 🔹 1. What is a GNU (Government of National Unity)? A GNU is typically a…

Fact-Checking Claims on Economic Inequality in South Africa

March 12, 2025 Andre Venter Comments 0 Comment

Economic inequality in South Africa is a well-documented issue. We verify key claims from the speech against government data, academic studies, and economic research sources. Where the speech’s claims are inaccurate or disputed, we highlight corrections with cited evidence. Claim 1: “South Africa is the most unequal country in the world.” Government data: Official statistics confirm that South Africa is among the most unequal nations. Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) reported a Gini coefficient of about 0.65 (on a 0–1…

What is the legal situation in a South Africa government of national unity where a budget is passed without majority vote?

March 12, 2025 Andre Venter Comments 0 Comment

National Budget Approval, Majority Votes, and Coalition Governments in South Africa Constitutional Requirements for Passing the National Budget Under South Africa’s Constitution, government spending must be authorized by an Act of Parliament. Specifically, Section 213 of the Constitution provides that money can be withdrawn from the National Revenue Fund only “in accordance with an Act of Parliament” cliffedekkerhofmeyr.com . In practice, this means the annual budget – presented as the Appropriation Bill and other money bills – must be passed…