The former DA leader defended coalition governments and criticised those in the party who wanted to 'remain in opposition forever'.
Mmusi Maimane, former leader of South Africa’s main opposition party, the Democratic Alliance. Picture: Kim Ludbrook / EPA-EFE
“I’m not convinced what took place in Joburg is for the best interests of the residents of Joburg,” he said. He said what was needed was to ask the people what they thought was “best for them in Joburg” and repeated his assertion – mentioned before in the interview – that coalition governments were the future of SA politics.
“One party dominance delivers state capture, so it becomes a question of how do we make coalitions work?” Maimane said.He wouldn’t answer a question on whether he thought the loss of the two metros had something to do with the return of former leader and recently appointed federal council chairperson Helen Zille.“I wanted to focus on this one South Africa for all, making sure the DA grew … to other parts of the country. He may have his own project,” Maimane said.
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