Opposition parties are starting to realise a coalition solely based on unseating the ANC is not viable for both the voters and political parties. They need much more to bind them together, writes Qaanitah Hunter.
Political party leaders at the 2-day “moonshot pact” coalition conference at Emperors Palace in Johannesburg.Opposition parties are starting to realise a coalition solely based on unseating the ANC is not viable for both the voters and political parties. They need much more to bind them together, writesOpposition parties in South Africa have long had one massive problem: they have been unable to convince the electorate they are a viable alternative to the ANC.
Recent opinion polls show while the ANC's support is plummeting, the three parties below them show barely any growth.Get 14 days free to read all our investigative and in-depth journalism. Thereafter you will be billed R75 per month. You can cancel anytime and if you cancel within 14 days you won't be billed.
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