South African President Cyril Ramaphosa declared the ANC will push forward with its policy agenda within the government of national unity, particularly focusing on land expropriation without compensation, despite strong resistance from coalition partner Democratic Alliance.

Speaking at the ANC’s NEC lekgotla in Kempton Park Saturday, Ramaphosa emphasized the party’s commitment to implementing contentious reforms. The statement follows his recent signing of the Expropriation Act, which enables state land seizure without compensation when deemed in public interest.

The Democratic Alliance has pledged legal action against the Act, calling it unconstitutional. The opposition party also opposes other major ANC initiatives including the National Health Insurance and Basic Education Laws Amendment Acts.

“We have a clear obligation to implement policies that advance the National Democratic Revolution,” Ramaphosa told party leaders, dismissing concerns about the GNU’s effectiveness in executing ANC priorities.

The meeting agenda includes strategies for party discipline, unity and anti-corruption measures. Ramaphosa challenged critics to observe the ANC’s continued policy implementation despite power-sharing arrangements.

This growing tension between the coalition partners threatens to destabilize South Africa’s first unity government, formed to address governance challenges in key sectors including land reform, healthcare and education.