South Africa's main opposition party may consider deal with ANC:
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Key FactsSouth Africa's Main Opposition Party Considers ANC Deal
Mar 25, 2024 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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- South Africa's second most popular party, the Democratic Alliance (DA), would consider a deal with the ruling African National Congress (ANC) if the ANC fails to secure the majority in the upcoming elections.
- President Cyril Ramaphosa or a successor would require a coalition to stay in power, as South Africa's parliament elects the president.
- The DA has formed alliances with smaller parties to garner the necessary votes for a takeover, including a focus on privatizing the power sector and reducing bureaucratic obstacles in the private sector.
- DA leader John Steenhuisen emphasized the party's stance on privatization and streamlining operations in the private sector, steering away from state providers like Eskom.
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