Ramaphosa’s ‘Dear John’ sparks debate

President Cyril Ramaphosa’s letter to DA leader John Steenhuisen, in which he shot down some of the blue party’s demands, has sparked widespread debate on social media.In his letter, dated June 25, Ramaphosa said the DA was jeopardising the setting up of a government of national unity (GNU) by moving the goalposts.Ramaphosa highlighted the constitutional requirement for the cabinet to work collectively under his leadership as president.“The latest proposal by the DA does not, I am afraid, align with the principles adopted and encapsulated in the statement of intent, open, grounded,…