All three of the big parties had their weaknesses exposed in the 2019 elections.
South Africa’s election season has come to an end and the country must be applauded for carrying it out successfully. Watched by African and international observers, South Africa has demonstrated that notwithstanding obvious differences, robust electioneering and numerous political parties, it is able to hold free and fair elections.
South Africa is desperate for a leadership that will rebuild the economy and society. A leadership that is aware that progress, jobs, a stable labour market and modernisation are essential to the vitality of its people and the greater nation.Returning to politics, we have witnessed how these elections have not only proved difficult for the voters, they have also revealed uncomfortable truths to parties regarding their status and organisational weakness.
There is no doubt that DA leader Mmusi Maimane’s political career now hangs on a knife’s edge. The DA’s poor showing will have his opponents calling for his head, arguing that doubt about his leadership has been proven true. Does he still have enough support internally to withstand the challenge? That remains to be seen.
For some, the EFF’s growth is underwhelming because it has not given the party the coveted kingmaker’s role. Its leader, Julius Malema, is the sort of man who commands attention. That is partly, no doubt, because he has managed to embody the essence of a Machiavellian politician – cunning and adaptable, with the ability to survive.
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