The DA circa 2019 was trying to out-ANC the ANC, playing the dangerous game of identity politics rather than setting out an alternative stall, writes Mat Cuthbert.
South Africa celebrates 30 years of democracy on Saturday. But as the country marks many social, political and economic milestones, there is a lot of discontent, not least about load-shedding, poor infrastructure, high unemployment, crime, corruption and inequality. The ANC government, in power since 1994, says life in SA has changed for the better.
Hitting the campaign trail in Gqeberha on Friday, UDM leader Bantu Holomisa said the party had a provable track record and a ballot cast for the party was a vote for consistency.
When the country goes to the voting booth on May 29 for the national and provincial government elections, the Eastern Cape will have six leaders vying to be SA’s next president. The approved ballot paper for the National Assembly shows that six men from the province will be leading their parties as presidential candidates.