By Ntebo Mokobo

In his weekly letter to the nation he says the postponement of the budget is not likely to affect public confidence in the GNU.

Ramaphosa says partners of the GNU are continuing their discussions on the issue.

For the first time since 1994 parliament was forced to postpone the tabling of the budget speech due to political party differences.

Ramaphosa says that was unfortunate as it gave rise to concern and uncertainty among South Africans, investors and the financial markets.

However, he says such differences don't mean that the GNU is in a crisis. He says this is a sign of a healthy and robust democracy, insisting that such differences may emerge from time to time and be ventilated in public.

Ramaphosa says the GNU by definition infers consensus building and that no one party can impose its will. Meanwhile the budget date is now set for March 12.

--SABC--