Dirk Hartford: DA set for shift to ‘centre-left’ via R1bn, Roger Jardine and friends
In South Africa's post-apartheid political scene, there's buzz about a R1 billion funding boost for Roger Jardine, ex-FirstRand Chair, to lead the DA. Initially resisted by DA's Helen Zille and John Steenhuizen, they seem to have yielded to the financial sway. With a rich history in ANC activism, government, and business, Johannesburg's Jardine joins forces with activists Mark Heywood and ANC's Mavuso Msimang, potentially revolutionizing the political landscape. As Jardine nudges the DA towards a "centre-left" stance, similar to Rise Mzansi's, this move questions whether it can draw ANC supporters and challenge the ANC/EFF hold in the upcoming elections. This shift could redefine opposition strategies and offer a new choice against the ANC/EFF coalition.
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By Dirk Hartford
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