McKenzie urges W Cape takeover from the DA

• Published date: 18 April 2024
• Author: Nobukhosi Tshabalala nobukhosi.tshabalala@inl.co.za
• Publication title: Star, The (Johannesburg, South Africa)

The DA has maintained a stronghold in the province for more than a decade. Yet, current polling suggests its long-standing majority could be in jeopardy

Addressing supporters in Cape Town on Tuesday, Patriotic Alliance (PA) leader Gayton McKenzie disclosed that five parties had united in favour of the PA to divert coloured voters from the DA. It was widely felt that the province needed a new strategy after more than 15 years of DA control.

“Five smaller parties, including Advieskantoor, Karoo Gemeenskaps Party, Witzenberg Aksie, Oudtshoorn Gemeenskaps Inisiatief, and Karoo Democratic Force, have committed their support to the PA and vowed to mobilise their members to vote for the PA in the elections,” McKenzie said.

“The Western Cape is about to change. We are willing to work with all parties in the province; we are not just targeting coloured communities.”

McKenzie highlighted what he saw as a misinformation campaign about the DA’s performance in the province.

“We’re reclaiming the province. We all want what is best for South Africa...