DA Chair Helen Zille confirms no deal with ANC for 7th administration's Speaker and Deputy Speaker; Progressive Caucus seeks urgent meeting with ANC.

Democratic Alliance (DA) Federal Chair Helen Zille confirms no deal has been signed yet between DA and ANC for the 7th administration's Speaker and Deputy Speaker positions. The first sitting of the National Assembly is set for Friday, as parties await outcomes of the ANC's National Executive Committee meeting. Six parties, including EFF, al Jama-ah, UDM, ATM, and PAC, form the Progressive Caucus and are seeking an urgent meeting with ANC, expressing concerns about being excluded from meaningful and comprehensive discussions on the government of national unity.

June 13, 2024
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