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Opposition Leader Slams ANC Ahead of Elections, Warns of “Doomsday”

Eriki Joan UgunushebyEriki Joan Ugunushe
May 26, 2024
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Opposition Leader Slams ANC Ahead of Elections, Warns of “Doomsday”
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John Steenhuisen, leader of South Africa’s largest opposition party, the Democratic Alliance (DA), marched against crime in Johannesburg, urging citizens to vote wisely in the upcoming May 29 elections. Steenhuisen painted a dire picture of South Africa’s future if the ruling African National Congress (ANC) were to form a coalition with radical parties.

This isn’t just any election, Steenhuisen proclaimed. It’s the most critical moment since Nelson Mandela brought democracy to South Africa in 1994.

According to Steenhuisen, the stakes are higher than ever, with polls suggesting the ANC might lose its parliamentary majority for the first time since the end of apartheid. The DA leader seized the moment to call for a historic shift, urging voters to end the ANC’s dominance with the stroke of a pen.

“Unlike other parties, the DA doesn’t make empty promises about what we’ll do someday. We show you what we’re already achieving today,” Steenhuisen declared to a cheering crowd at a cricket stadium in Benoni, a suburb east of Johannesburg. He highlighted the DA’s governance of Western Cape, home to the bustling tourist haven, Cape Town, as proof of their capability.

Steenhuisen didn’t mince words about the consequences of an ANC coalition with the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) and the newly-formed uMkhonto WeSizwe, linked to former president Jacob Zuma. Predicting a catastrophic future, he warned that such an alliance would bring the implementation of the National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill, expropriation of property without compensation, rampant corruption, and an economic collapse.

“The NHI Bill, signed by President Cyril Ramaphosa, promises free universal health coverage but is already mired in legal battles,” Steenhuisen noted. “If this coalition comes to power, it will be Doomsday for South Africa.”

While the ANC remains tight-lipped about its strategy if it fails to secure a majority, the DA has proactively formed alliances with smaller parties, including the Zulu nationalist Inkatha Freedom Party and ActionSA, led by a former Johannesburg mayor, to surpass the 50% vote threshold needed to govern.

The shift in voter allegiance is palpable. Magdelena Pila, a 74-year-old former ANC supporter who switched her loyalty to the DA a decade ago, voiced her frustration: “I’m tired of the ANC’s endless promises with no results. I believe the DA might actually make a difference.”

As the final weekend before the national and provincial elections unfolds, political rallies heat up, each party vying for a decisive vote. Steenhuisen’s dramatic plea encapsulates the turbulent political climate, urging South Africans to break from the past and chart a new course on May 29.

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Eriki Joan Ugunushe

Eriki Joan Ugunushe

Eriki Joan Ugunushe is a dedicated news writer and an aspiring entertainment and media lawyer. Graduated from the University of Ibadan, she combines her legal acumen with a passion for writing to craft compelling news stories.Eriki's commitment to effective communication shines through her participation in the Jobberman soft skills training, where she honed her abilities to overcome communication barriers, embrace the email culture, and provide and receive constructive feedback. She has also nurtured her creativity skills, understanding how creativity fosters critical thinking—a valuable asset in both writing and law.

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