Zille warns about small parties after McKenzie reveals negotiations to keep DA out of power
Political analyst believes that influential figures in Gauteng are working together to keep the DA out of power
DA mayoral candidate Helen Zille has cautioned Johannesburg residents against voting for smaller parties, following PA leader Gayton McKenzie's disclosure of negotiations to keep her party out of power. McKenzie told the media that a coalition including the ANC, EFF, IFP, PA, and MK party will govern Johannesburg, dismissing Zille's lead in age as irrelevant.
Zille responded by warning voters that another ANC-led administration will dominate municipal councils, citing the involvement of smaller parties like the PA, EFF, MK, and IFP. Political analyst Andre Duvenhage believes there are efforts to isolate Zille, citing the IFP's recent collaboration with the ANC, a shift from the past.
Duvenhage also suspects the Gauteng ANC, Lesufi, and Mashatile are forming a coalition with radical factions like the EFF and MK. However, the DA remains undeterred by McKenzie's statements, with Zille stating that she would not consider such negotiations.
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