Despite efforts to portray a united front as part of the government of national unity (GNU), the DA has been actively pushing for a re-evaluation of the country’s ties to Brics, particularly in light of recent international pronouncements and domestic challenges. This effort comes amid mounting pressure on SA, especially from the US under the Trump administration, writes Jun Kajee, a lecturer at Ling Tung University in Taiwan in Business Day.
The DA’s stance on Brics has been consistently critical, with the party expressing concern about the economic benefits and potential compromises to SA’s democratic values. It has questioned the tangible merits of Brics membership, particularly in terms of trade agreements and economic growth for SA.
