If ActionSA, ANC join up to keep DA out it will anger voters – analyst
Animosity between ActionSA's Herman Mashaba and the DA could complicate negotiations.
A coalition between Gauteng's ActionSA party and the ANC, particularly if it omits the DA, could face significant voter backlash, according to political analysts. ActionSA, which has gained influence in the province's three major metros, could overshadow smaller parties if it partners with the ANC. This could lead to another five years of fragmented municipal administrations.
Analyst Theo Neethling suggested that the ANC and DA should form a coalition, arguing that it would provide greater legitimacy and avoid the complications of fragmented coalitions. However, a potential ANC-ActionSA arrangement could alienate voters who saw ActionSA as an alternative to ANC rule. ActionSA's founder Herman Mashaba once declared that removing the ANC from power was crucial to the party's existence.
He dismisses the idea of compromising with coalitions that accommodate the ANC. ActionSA is now open to negotiations with any political party, but any agreement must prioritize service delivery, corruption, and accountability. The DA's leader, Geordin Hill Lewis, declined to comment.
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