'Deep dissatisfaction in ANC'

2008-09-23 19:06

Cape Town - The resignation of 14 Cabinet ministers loyal to President Mbeki shows deep dissatisfaction with the ANC's decision to "recall" President Thabo Mbeki, the leader of the opposition Democratic Alliance Helen Zille said on Tuesday.

"It is clear that behind the display of unity, that there is deep dissatisfaction with the ANC NEC's decision to recall the president," she said.

Many of the ministers resigning, including Trevor Manuel, Mosiuoa Lekota and Ronnie Kasrils, had served their office with distinction.

"That the ANC is willing to sacrifice them and risk our country's stability in order to wreak revenge on the president, speaks volumes about its lack of commitment to stable government."

She said it was time "radically realign the political landscape" and build an alternative to Jacob Zuma's ANC.

- SAPA