Rise Mzansi, a new political party in the National Assembly has announced that it has signed a statement of intent to join the Government of National Unity (GNU).
In a statement Rise Mzansi leader Songezo Zibi said his party has been consulting various political parties and stakeholders since June 9 to inform their decision which he said was crucial in shaping South Africa’s future.
Rise Mzansi National Leadership Collective met on Friday to discuss the final approach to GNU
The party believes that the GNU presents a unique opportunity for collaboration, and to influence for implementation the issues found in the RISE Mzansi People’s Manifesto.
These include ensuring that hunger and food insecurity are urgently addressed, freeing communities from crime and violence.
Rise Mzansi also believe that the GNU will influence in delivering spatial and land justice that reshape our urban and rural spaces to build thriving communities and economy.
Zibi added that GNU will also be key in delivering economic justice to millions of South Africans who remain marginalised and poor and that the climate crisis is given the urgent attention it deserves to protect lives and livelihoods.
The United Democrats Movement and the PAC are also the new parties who joined GNU formation.
It remains to be seen how President Ramaphosa will reward the new parties as he is forming his new Cabinet