Mulder: Explaining Oudtshoorn’s seismic change as FF+ dumps DA for ANC

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Corné Mulder shares the reasons why his FF+ broke its longtime alliance with the DA, creating a fresh governing coalition with the ANC in the Western Cape town of Oudtshoorn. Mulder, the longest-serving member of South Africa’s Parliament, argues that in an era where the biggest political party has just 40% of the national vote, structures that previously defined political opposition are not necessarily still fit for purpose. Mulder spoke to BizNews editor Alec Hogg.
7 Aug 2024 9AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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