THE ANC’s most fundamental mis- calculation is viewing the current Government of National Unity (GNU) as a tactical victory and equating it with 1994. This view ignores the DA’s determination to use the platform to unseat the ANC from political power ultimately. A tussle for policy control of the GNU is already emerging between the ANC and the DA.
Meanwhile, South Africa appears to be without clear leadership. President Cyril Ramaphosa must assert his authority with greater vigour to prevent the DA from gaining control of the country through the back door.
There are fundamental differences