'Any kind of deal with ANC will extend its life'- Steenhusien

Rumours surfaced that the ANC and the DA may end up being bedmates, perhaps not in a coalition per se, but rather forging a working agreement

DA leader John Steenhuisen delivering a briefing at the IEC ROC on 2 November 2021, Pretoria. Picture: Jacques Nelles

Everybody wants to dance with the Democratic Alliance , but party leader John Steenhuisen has drawn a line in the sand and will not date the ruling party. Last week rumours surfaced that the ANC and the DA may end up being bedmates, perhaps not in a coalition per se, but rather forging a working agreement whereby some councils will see a DA executive with ANC oversight and vice versa in others. While the numbers make makes sense, Steenhuisen said he would never betray his voters.

He noted that where this was not possible, the DA would serve the residents and be “excellent opposition”. Political commentator Russel Crystal said: “Steenhuisen’s correct in his rejection of any cooperation with the ANC because that would give life to them. The DA would be bringing a level of competence and expertise to any council it worked in with the ANC, making its socialist programme more efficient and less corrupt.

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