The DA does not need to exceed 50% of the vote to govern in a coalition government, according to the party's federal chair, Helen Zille.
Zille made these remarks during a round table event hosted by the South African Chamber of Commerce UK, where she discussed her perspectives on the country's political landscape following this year's national and provincial elections.
Amid ongoing discussions about electoral reforms, Zille acknowledged that coalitions would play a pivotal role in South Africa's future.
"We are trying to set up coalition governments where we can, but not at any price. Fortunately in the Western Cape, we don't need a coalition," she said.
She however conceded that achieving over 50% of the vote in a proportional representation (PR) electoral system was a rare occurrence.
هذه القصة مأخوذة من طبعة November 06, 2024 من The Citizen.
ابدأ النسخة التجريبية المجانية من Magzter GOLD لمدة 7 أيام للوصول إلى آلاف القصص المتميزة المنسقة وأكثر من 9,000 مجلة وصحيفة.
بالفعل مشترك ? تسجيل الدخول
هذه القصة مأخوذة من طبعة November 06, 2024 من The Citizen.
ابدأ النسخة التجريبية المجانية من Magzter GOLD لمدة 7 أيام للوصول إلى آلاف القصص المتميزة المنسقة وأكثر من 9,000 مجلة وصحيفة.
بالفعل مشترك? تسجيل الدخول
Continent's trade events
MEETINGS AFRICA AND AFRICA'S TRAVEL INDABA ARE BACK IN 2025
Benefits of partnerships
SUPPORTING ENTREPRENEURS SHOULD GO BEYOND TICKING BOXES - EXPERT
Morena is a Bafana gem
I usually don't like singling out individuals within a team sport such as football, but there's an unsung hero in the Bafana Bafana squad that deserves huge praise.
BOKS READY FOR A FIGHT
WARNING THAT A TEAM IN WALES' DIRE POSITION ARE DANGEROUS
Brees-creating a 'unified' Bafana
Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos will jet back to his native Belgium this evening satisfied with a job well done in taking Bafana Bafana to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations finals.
Respect for Magesi coach
Under normal circumstances, it would be a foregone conclusion that Mamelodi Sundowns will get the better of Magesi FC and be crowned Carling Knockout champions.
Gatland can 'fix' struggling Wales
CANNOT BECOME A BAD COACH OVERNIGHT
Proteas still targeting five-day crown
Lying fifth in the World Test Championship standings, head coach Shukri Conrad says the Proteas are eager to keep their hopes alive in the battle for a place in the final.
Nations League groups unravel
Germany rounded off their Nations League group stage campaign with a 1-1 draw in Hungary after a Dominik Szoboszlai penalty in the 99th minute rescued a point for the hosts, while Netherlands were held to the same scoreline by Bosnia and Hercegovina.
Nadal v Djokovic: Battle for the ages
Rafael Nadal's rivalry with Roger Federer will forever be remembered for a series of classic clashes, but his head-to-head record against Novak Djokovic featured more matches and was more closely fought.