The DA said that in addition to the internal leadership race at its federal congress this weekend, the party would also focus on adopting new resolutions that would assist the economy.
"We cannot do everything that needs to be done all at once. Even if we have the will, what might bring us back are the resources that need to be marshalled."
While cracks have begun to show in the alliance, Ramaphosa believes the three organisations can still respond to the socioeconomic and working conditions of South Africans.