Cape Town — Democratic Alliance (DA) leader, John Steenhuisen, believes voters should put their faith in the Multi-Party Charter (MPC), led by his own party, to avoid the “doomsday coalition” taking charge.
Steenhuisen said voters will be left with two options ahead of the elections on 29 May. Either they will vote for the MPC or the “doomsday coalition – made up of the African National Congress (ANC), Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) and uMkhoonto weSizwe (MK). He added that his party was the first to identify the “radical” alliance, which he labelled a “clear and present danger”, TimesLIVE reported.
“The one outcome from this election that will seal South Africa’s doom is if we end up with a national coalition government between the RET radicals in the ANC, the EFF and Jacob Zuma’s new MK Party.” he said.
“Those who have the means will flee the country. Those who don’t, will be trapped in a living hell under a government led by Mashatile, Malema and Zuma.” he added.
[WATCH] “We saw this coming” – Steenhuisen saying he had foresight of the imminent “doomsday coalition” between the ANC, EFF and now MK Party.@TimesLIVE @SundayTimesZA pic.twitter.com/GQdvj5yoeH
— Sisanda Aluta (@sisanda_aluta) April 10, 2024
Steenhuisen said that the only other viable option to safeguard against the alliance was to vote for the DA-led MPC.
““The other possible future is a new government under the multi-party charter, with the DA as the big, strong anchor party, bringing our experience and track record of good, clean, accountable government to the table.” he added.
According to EWN, Steenhuisen labelled the smaller political parties such as the Patriotic Alliance (PA) and Rise Mzansi, as “mercenary parties” and said they were attempting to play the two blocs against each other to benefit themselves.
“The best example of these mercenary small parties is the Patriotic Alliance. The PA has sold out the opposition in eight different municipalities around the country, and as we speak tonight [Wednesday] in this hall, they are destroying places like Knysna, Johannesburg, like Ekurhuleni.” he said.
“They are only in it for themselves. The dozens of small parties that are not part of the multi-party charter are political mercenaries that seek to undermine the opposition for their own benefit, and for the benefit of the doomsday coalition,” he added.
The Multi-Party Charter represents the best opportunity we have ever had to rescue South Africa. Make sure you come out to vote on 29 May to help the MPC succeed as we unite for a better future. 🇿🇦 pic.twitter.com/AxeiIYqxnk
— John Steenhuisen MP (@jsteenhuisen) April 9, 2024
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