‘Neoliberal policy trajectory threatens the ANC’s legitimacy’

THIS month marks one hundred days since the Government of National Unity (GNU) was established. Following the ANC’s disappointing electoral performance, it entered into a multi- party governing partnership with political parties that mainly support pro-business economic policies. It is still too early to assess the impact of this decision, but there are signs that we might be following the same troubled path as countries that have adopted a neoliberal economic approach and are now battling social unrest.

All parties have agreed to a Statement of Intent, which outlines the basic principles of the GNU, its