Panyaza Lesufi, the Premier of Gauteng, has been accused of negotiating in bad faith and acting independently of the ANC's national leadership. The search results indicate that Lesufi has been reluctant to form a coalition government with the Democratic Alliance (DA) in Gauteng, despite the party's strong performance in the provincial elections.
Instead, Lesufi has been in negotiations with the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) and the MK party, suggesting he may prefer a coalition of "doom" with these parties. This has led to accusations that Lesufi has a private deal with the EFF and is undermining the ANC's national directives.
The search results also suggest that Lesufi has attempted to dictate the terms of the coalition, offering the DA a disproportionately small share of the executive positions, while retaining control over key portfolios like health, education, and infrastructure. This behavior has been described as a "gross act of bad faith" and a sign that Lesufi is more interested in maintaining power and patronage than in genuine power-sharing.
The impasse in the Gauteng coalition negotiations has led to instability and delays in the formation of a new provincial government, much to the frustration of the people of Gauteng. It remains to be seen whether Lesufi will be able to resolve the situation and form a stable, inclusive government, or if his actions will further undermine the ANC's credibility and the democratic process in the province.
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