The DA has a record of fractious personal relationships with a number of parties outside of its obvious ideological enemies, the ANC and EFF.
FF Plus leader, Pieter Groenewald speaks as DA leader, John Steenhisen and ActionSA leader, Herman Mashaba watch on during the media briefing on the first day of the National Convention for 2024, 16 August 2023. Picture: Neil McCartney / The Citizen
Even though our erstwhile “Buzz Lightyear” will probably head the grouping because the DA is the biggest party in terms of parliamentary representation, it is good that the DA be seen not to be trying to dominate proceedings.DA’s Steenhuisen not guaranteed presidency as opposition parties reach coalition agreement
Apart from the DA, the other parties involved in the charter are the Spectrum Party, United Independent Movement, IFP, Freedom Front, Action SA and the Independent SA National Civic Organisation.There are two challenges facing this new organisation. Firstly – can they keep their own bickering at bay long enough to solidify this alliance? They are all middle-of-the-road, free market, democratic parties, according to their manifestos, so there is plenty of common political ground.
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