ANC reacts to DA’s action following Whitfield’s dismissal

[FILE IMAGE]: ANC Spokesperson Mahlengi Bhengu-Motsiri speaking during an event.

The African National Congress (ANC) has vowed to reflect on the political implications of the Democratic Alliance’s (DA) decision to withdraw from the National Dialogue following the dismissal of Whitfield.

ANC spokesperson, Mahlengi Bhengu-Motsiri, says the matter of the DA’s withdrawal from the dialogue will come before their decision-making structures.

“The NEC will be convening in mid-July and the National Working Committee (NWC) will do a thorough reflection of the political and governance implications of what was articulated by the DA today. That meeting is taking place on Monday. I am certain we will provide a comprehensive response and analysis of what this means for the GNU, for the work we are doing in Parliament and for our strive to ensure that there is cohesion in society by getting these parties to work together in line with the adopted Statement of Intent,” says Bhengu-Motsiri.

The ANC has vowed to reflect on the political implications of the DA’s decision to withdraw from the National Dialogue following the dismissal of its Deputy Minister, Andrew Whitfield.

The DA has also called on civil society organisations to reconsider their support for the dialogue.

Last week, President Cyril Ramaphosa fired Whitfield for undertaking a United States (US) trip without authorisation.

DA leader John Steenhuisen says Ramaphosa’s action was unfair as he fails to act against errant ANC ministers like Nobuhle Nkabane and Thembi Simelane.

ANC spokesperson, Mahlengi Bhengu-Motsiri says the matter of the DA’s withdrawal from the dialogue will come before their decision-making structures.

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