An expert says political parties need to keep their voters happy when they talk coalition or risk losing votes in the next election.
Coalition talks are underway in hung councils around the country. But what if you voted for a party, and are unhappy with the ultimate coalition partner. Do you have any legal recourse? For more, eNCA speaks to Constitutional Law Expert Pierre De Vos. Courtesy
JOHANNESBURG - Political parties need to keep their voters happy when they talk coalition or risk losing votes in the next election.A total of 66 municipalities are hung across the country, with five metros up for grabs."A recourse they [voters] have is that the next elections they’re not going to vote for that party. Voting is a political act and not a legal act," De Vos said.
"If you’re a member of a political party you have a right to have the party act in terms of its constitution. If it doesn’t you can go to court and have that decision declared invalid…You can go to court but you will lose. Your recourse is political it’s not legal."
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