Steenhuisen of South Africa Leads Mission to Thwart ‘Doomsday Coalition’

South Africa’s upcoming election is poised to shake up the country’s political landscape, with the ruling African National Congress (ANC) facing a potential loss of its parliamentary majority for the first time in 30 years. The opposition Democratic Alliance (DA) and its leader John Steenhuisen are gearing up for a pivotal moment in the country’s history.

Despite the ANC’s struggles with a stagnant economy, high unemployment, and failing infrastructure, the DA has not seen a significant increase in support since the last general election in 2019. However, with polls indicating a potential drop in ANC support to as low as 40%, the DA could find itself in a position to form a coalition government.

Steenhuisen, who has been working to shed the DA’s image as a party of white privilege, has not ruled out the possibility of a post-election deal with the ANC if it means keeping radical parties like the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) out of government. The DA’s focus on economically liberal policies may face challenges in gaining traction among Black South Africans, but its track record in the Western Cape province and Cape Town has been lauded for good governance.

As the election draws near, Steenhuisen remains determined to prevent what he calls a “doomsday coalition” between the ANC and left-wing parties. Despite facing criticism for campaign missteps, the DA is on course to maintain its position as one of South Africa’s major parties, with Steenhuisen leading the charge to shape the country’s political future.