OPINION: The reluctance of many South Africans to support the DA signifies a profound yearning for a political landscape that aligns with the vision of a united, inclusive and prosperous South Africa, writes Dr. Reneva Fourie.
The DA’s resistance to progressive policies, along with governance that favours wealthier communities, is reversing the gains of liberation and perpetuating a structure of privilege that reflects South Africa ’s fractured past, says Dr. Reneva Fourie.The DA has misleadingly positioned itself as the ultimate solution to South Africa ’s challenges.
This dynamic is evident in recent elections, where dissatisfaction with the African National Congress has not translated into substantial support for the DA. Many South Africans chose to abstain from voting rather than support the opposition. Among those who participated in the elections, only 21% voted for the DA, highlighting the challenges the party faces in garnering broader electoral support.
South Africa is one of the most unequal societies globally, a direct consequence of apartheid-era policies that systematically marginalised black people while consolidating wealth and resources within the white minority. Although there has been a slight change in class demographics, the entrenched economic structures of the past persist. Genuine economic transformation demands bold policies that effectively tackle these disparities.
Moreover, the DA’s interpretation of meritocracy reinforces historical advantages rather than dismantling them. In the Western Cape, where the DA holds substantial power, the demographic composition of senior administrators inadequately reflects the diversity of the broader population, with white leadership continuing to dominate.
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