Former shadow minister Cachalia: Dumping the DA and why SA politics needs to change

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The first weeks of SA’s election year have been full of drama: new parties, new alliances, and shock resignations, especially that of DA shadow minister for Public Enterprises Ghaleb Cachalia. In this interview, Cachalia shares the details behind his decision to leave the Democratic Alliance (DA). He gives his views on the prospects of the Multi-Party Charter; the path the African National Congress (ANC) is likely to take when the election results are in; the rise of independent candidates - and the “power of the purse” in South African politics. Cachalia says an economically “powerless” South African needs fundamental change - and he vows to continue active involvement, driven by his need to help deliver economic prosperity and champion human rights, social justice, and the expansion of direct democracy.
21 Jan 2024 8AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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