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Unlikely Allies: The Coalition Between ANC and DA in South Africa

Benita OrumabyBenita Oruma
June 15, 2024
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Unlikely Allies: The Coalition Between ANC and DA in South Africa
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President Ramaphosa and The ANC seems to have accomplished an impossible feat. President Ramaphosa, a skilled negotiator and late president Mandela’s lead negotiator during the apartheid has won his oppositions to his favor creating an unlikely and unexpected turn of events in the South African political scene.

The African National Congress (ANC) and the Democratic Alliance (DA) have entered into a coalition. This alliance, bridging the ideological and historical divides between the two major parties, has stirred significant interest and debate within the country.

The ANC has been the ruling party in South Africa since the end of the apartheid. However, in recent years, the ANC has faced a lot of challenges in its governance including internal strife, allegations of corruption, exacerbated by economic challenges and social unrest, creating a disapproval in the heart of South Africans towards the party reflected in the last held election.

While the DA, traditionally seen as the main opposition party, advocates for a market-driven economy, individual freedoms, and governance transparency. The party is primarily known as a representative of the white minority, despite efforts to diversify leadership.

The coalition between ANC and DA is primarily driven by necessity rather than ideological alignment. For the ANC, partnering with the DA gives the ANC the support it needs to hold a majority in the parliament and form a government. It also offers a lifeline to address governance challenges and to restore public trust. The ANC sees the coalition as a means to stabilize its administration and ensure more effective governance.

For the DA, the coalition provides an opportunity to influence national policy and governance more directly. Despite being in opposition for decades, the DA has had limited success in national elections, often confined to local and provincial governance. This partnership allows the DA to implement its policies on a broader scale and demonstrate its capability to govern effectively.

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  • Challenges and Criticisms
  • Potential Outcomes
  • Conclusion

Challenges and Criticisms

Despite the potential benefits, the coalition faces significant challenges. Ideological differences between the parties could lead to friction. Both parties will need to navigate these differences carefully to maintain a united front.

Additionally, the coalition has faced criticism from within both parties. Some ANC members view the partnership as a betrayal of the party’s foundational principles, while some DA supporters fear that the coalition may dilute the party’s identity and compromise its values.

Potential Outcomes

The success of the coalition will largely depend on the ability of the ANC and DA to find common ground and work collaboratively. If successful, this partnership could set a precedent for future coalitions in South African politics, demonstrating that cooperation across party lines can lead to effective governance and national development.

Conversely, a failure could deepen political polarization and undermine public confidence in both parties. Due to this, South Africans are closely monitoring the progress of the coalition, its success and failures in order to guarantee continued support for the government.

Conclusion

The coalition between the ANC and DA represents a bold and risky endeavor in South African politics. It is a testament to the evolving nature of the country’s democracy, reflecting a willingness to prioritize national interests over party politics. As the coalition navigates the complexities of governance, its success or failure will offer valuable lessons for the future of political collaboration in South Africa.

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Benita Oruma

Benita Oruma

Benita Oruma is a lawyer in training, a 400 level student in the university of Ibadan. She is a content writer with interest in corporate affairs and the marketplace.

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