As speculation continues on whether the members of the newly-formed Government of National Unity (GNU) will be able to deliver and complete the term together, some political pundits say the role of opposition parties now is more crucial than ever to hold the executive accountable. This comes as many South Africans and political parties have raised concern about the GNU, arguing that it is just a waste of time. Following the opening of parliament on Thursday (18 July), the progressive caucus has argued that the GNU will not stand the test of time, because its members differ politically