South Africa: United front from governing GNU in the face of Progressive Caucus criticisms

The GNU put on a show of solidarity against the Progressive Caucus’s critiques of President Cyril Ramaphosa during Friday’s heated parliamentary debate. This just a day after Ramaphosa delivered his  Opening of Parliament address.

Playing the role of a protective elder sibling, the EFF stepped in to defend the MK Party whenever it felt the party was being unfairly treated by the Speaker. Meanwhile, the DA stood by the ANC, praising Ramaphosa’s speech and emphasising the importance…