There's greater optimism in SA following establishment of GNU - DA

JOHANNESBURG - The Democratic Alliance (DA) says there is greater optimism in the country following the establishment of the Government of National Unity. 

The DA has been on the opposition benches for years until it joined hands with the African National Congress (ANC) and eight other parties this year to form a national coalition government after the May polls.

On Friday, the DA reflected on the 100 days of its participation in the GNU.

DA leader, John Steenhuisen, said there had been teething issues within the GNU, however, the party had no regrets on being a part of government.

"During the last election, we told South Africans that help was on the way and already DA ministers and deputy ministers have been hard at work in their respective portfolios and their contributions made today have been significant. Sentiment is improving, the rand is up, the fuel price is down, interest rates are dropping all point to a real opportunity for growth and jobs in SA."