Ramaphosa Reportedly Frustrated with DA Over Direct Talks and ANC Policy Disputes

President Cyril Ramaphosa has reportedly become increasingly frustrated with the Democratic Alliance (DA), amid disagreements over communication procedures and differences concerning government policies.

According to reports, one of the issues that allegedly angered the president involved DA leader Geordin Hill-Lewis seeking direct engagement with him without first involving other senior African National Congress (ANC) leaders.

The reported approach is said to have raised concerns within the ANC about how discussions between the two governing partners should be conducted, particularly given the importance of maintaining established political communication channels.

Ramaphosa is also reportedly unhappy with what he perceives as the DA’s dismissive attitude towards policies that have traditionally been championed by the ANC.

The alleged disagreements highlight continuing tensions between the two parties, which entered into a Government of National Unity (GNU) arrangement following the 2024 general elections.

Although both parties remain part of the national governing arrangement, differences over policy direction, political priorities and decision-making have occasionally exposed divisions within the coalition.

However, the claims about Ramaphosa’s reported frustration have not been independently confirmed, and neither the Presidency nor the DA has publicly verified the specific account. The situation underscores the challenges facing the coalition as its partners attempt to balance competing political positions while maintaining cooperation in government.

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