Talks between President Cyril Ramaphosa and DA leader John Steenhuisen took place on Friday afternoon after the parties clashed over the critical trade and industry ministry. (Darren Stewart and Lulama Zenzile/Gallo Images)

As talks to finalise the government of national unity (GNU) got back on track on Friday, the IFP expressed concern about the delays and called on the ANC and the DA to speed things up. 

Talks between President Cyril Ramaphosa and DA leader John Steenhuisen took place on Friday afternoon after the parties clashed over the critical trade and industry ministry. 

When Ramaphosa backtracked on handing the portfolio to the DA, after offering it as part of six Cabinet posts, it brought to light the simmering tension between the two parties. 

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