Analysis: GNU at risk after parliament backs budget

South Africa’s parliament approved a key piece of budget legislation despite objections from the second-biggest party in the coalition government, raising the risk of the alliance unravelling. DA leader John Steenhuisen said his party will file a legal challenge against the passing of the budget in the High Court because proper procedures weren’t followed. While there is still scope for a compromise to be reached further along in the budgetary process, it will be tricky for the main parties to continue working together given the prevailing acrimony. Phemelo get analysis from political Political Analyst and Executive Director at the Public Affairs Research Institute, Dr Sithembile Mbete.