'We are extending another invitation because we think there are political parties that would be a good fit,' Representative of Democratic Alliance party says.
"We are extending another invitation because we think there are political parties that would be a good fit," Representative of Democratic Alliance party says.President Cyril Ramaphosa is guaranteed a second term at the head of the country if the ANC wins. / Photo: AP Archive
For the first time since the advent of democracy in 1994, the African National Congress risks losing its parliamentary majority in 2024, and, therefore, the presidency. "We are extending another invitation because we think there are political parties that would be a good fit," Siviwe Gwarube, a representative of the DA, told AFP news agency on the sidelines of a coalition meeting in Johannesburg.
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