South Africans are satisfied with GNU, study finds

JOHANNESBURG - A recent study has found that South Africans who participated in this year’s elections are satisfied with the formation of the Government of National Unity (GNU). 

Nearly 60% of those who participated in the survey conducted by the Social Research Foundation believe the multi-party government will succeed. 

Following a dismal performance at the May 29 polls, the African National Congress (ANC) joined hands with several organisations to form a unity government. 

With the GNU marking over 100 days in office, the Social Research Foundation has conducted a study to track how South Africans feel about the co-governance agreement. 

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It indicates that 46.3% of participants have expressed opposition to the progressive caucus, the opposition block comprising the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), MK Party and other left-leaning organisations.

According to the figures, 28% are in full support of the progressive caucus, while 25% of voters expressed they’re open to its policies and what it stands for. 

Voters were also asked who they’d vote for if general elections were to take place and 45% rallied behind the ANC, 24% said the Democratic Alliance, 12% named the MK Party and the EFF was only mentioned by 6% of participants.