Opinion
DA's failures bad for the party — and the country
15 November 2020 - 00:00
The 2016 local government elections were a turning point in South African politics. The governing party's majority was reduced below 50% in key metros, making way for coalitions. This was necessary after the arrogance in the ANC. The electorate sent a message to Luthuli House that unless the party dealt with the rot in its structures and among those deployed in the government, it could be removed through the ballot...
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