You Should Have Withdrawn From GNU: Mbeki's Open Letter to Steenhuisen

You should have withdrawn from GNU: Mbeki's open letter to Steenhuisen

Former president Thabo Mbeki has penned a scathing open letter to DA leader John Steenhuisen, saying he would have found it logical for the DA to withdraw from the GNU

Mbeki slams DA withdrawal from National Dialogue as 'misplaced and strange'

By Johnathan Paoli Former President Thabo Mbeki has criticized the DA’s withdrawal from the upcoming National Dialogue, calling it “misplaced and very strange indeed.” Mbeki expressed his concerns in an 11-page open letter addressed to DA Federal leader John Steenhuisen. In the letter, Mbeki challenges the DA’s rationale, accusing its leadership of political inconsistency. He outlines the structure, goals, and legitimacy of the Dialogue in detai…

Mbeki Pens Open Letter Slamming DA's Dialogue Boycott

Former South African President Thabo Mbeki has penned a sharp open letter to Democratic Alliance (DA) leader John Steenhuisen, condemning the party’s decision to withdraw from the National Dialogue. Mbeki called the move “misplaced and strange,” arguing it would have been more logical for the DA to exit the Government of National Unity (GNU) than to boycott the dialogue. Mbeki, a key advocate for the National Dialogue, expressed dismay at Steenh…

Thabo Mbeki slams DA leadership over National Dialogue withdrawal, divides SA with a scathing letter

Thabo Mbeki has criticised the DA's decision to withdraw from the National Dialogue, adding that Helen Zille at least expressed her arrogant views publicly.

Mbeki Blasts DA Leader Over GNU Alliance in Explosive Open Letter

Former President Thabo Mbeki has launched a scathing attack on DA leader John Steenhuisen, accusing him of abandoning his party’s principles by joining South Africa’s Government of National Unity (GNU). In a fiery open letter, Mbeki denounced the coalition as a “fragile, hollow deal” lacking vision and integrity. The bombshell letter comes weeks after the 2025 elections forced rival parties—including the ANC, DA, and IFP—into an uneasy power-sha…