‘Good faith and leadership must be cornerstones of GNU’ – Tony Leon

In 1994 the government opted for a Government of National Unity (GNU) after the first democratic election.

30 years later the ruling party is advocating for the same.

Tony Leon, former leader of the DA, says the biggest difference between then and now is that in 1994 any party with more than 10% of the vote qualified for representation in the cabinet.

“It was not a question of a bargain to take place between the parties after the elections.”

- Tony Leon, former leader of the DA

For this GNU to be successful he says there must be mutual respect.

“Good faith and good leadership are the cornerstones.”

- Tony Leon, former leader of the DA

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