FF+’s Mulder: DA to lose its W Cape majority in Election’24 - and that’s a good thing

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One of the toughest battles in Election’24 is the Democratic Alliance’s bid to schieve more than 50% of the Western Cape votes - the only province where it currently governs. South Africa’s longest serving member of Paliament, FF+ Chief Whip Dr Corne’ Mulder, believes with his party, the Patriotic Alliance and Action SA poised for good showings on May 29, after the election a coalition will be required to govern the Western Cape. He explains to BizNews editor Alec Hogg why this is a good thing.

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26 May 2024 10AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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