President Cyril Ramaphosa said there was apprehension about the government of national unity GNU surviving, with many of its opposers expecting it to collapse.
But 16 months later, it still exists and it is here to stay, the president said.
Ramaphosa made this statement after a two-day retreat with all the leaders of the 10 political parties that form part of the GNU. The event was held at the Cradle of Humankind, northwest of Johannesburg.