News24 | ANC and DA finally ‘reached a deal’ on GNU formation. But there are still ‘final touches’ needed

Amanda Khoza

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DA leader John Steenhuisen and President Cyril Ramaphosa greet each other at the CTICC in Cape Town. (Supplied/GCIS)

After weeks of extensive wheeling and dealing, leaked confidential correspondence, and late-night meetings, the ANC and the DA have finally made a deal to establish a government of national unity.

On Sunday morning, DA leader John Steenhuisen confirmed that a meeting on Friday, to mend relations with President Cyril Ramaphosa, yielded positive results.

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