Martin Van Staden is praised for his advocacy of federalism and home rule in South Africa, as highlighted by the Cape Independence movement. Despite doubts about the DA’s commitment beyond economic interests, the movement sees potential in local elections shifting power dynamics, inching towards de facto independence. The vision echoes Olive Schreiner’s hope for a united, fearless future.
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By BizNews Community Member Chris
Good Morning.
Let me preface this by commending Martin on his ( and the FmF ) continual promotion of Federalism and Home rule ( power to the periphery )
In this regard – and as it concerns the Cape Independence movement.
A wonderful opportunity to put the DA on the spot / call their bluff.
However I think that one needs to understand that the DA’s prime role and main focus is to provide the political space in which large SA corporates can continue to make money in SA – even a semi-functional SA
There will be NO referendum and likely NO attempt to introduce any mention of any form of Federalism !
As the election results of the Referendum party have shown .. When it comes to South Africans standing up and putting themselves on the “front-line” They are sadly lacking. Too comfortable , too worried about change and disturbing the status-quo.. When – push comes to shove research polls and reality are not quite the same thing
See part two of Ayn Rand’s “Atlas Shrugged” . People need to be forceds to be free !
HOWEVER
The collapse of Gauteng under Lesufi and the crooks and grifters as well as MK in KZN is going to give added impetus to greater – semi-migration to the Western Cape.
IF one studied the 2024 national elections by ward in the Western and Northern Cape.
Read more: Imagine the Western Cape with federalism: Prosperity through autonomy â Woode-Smith
One would be able to notice a number of small areas where should support for the DA increase. It would be possible for the DA to command both the complete Western and Northern Cape [ s }. Perhaps together with the FF+.
Should some of this semi-migration be attracted to these marginal spport / voting aras ( and carefully nurtured ) then the displacement of the ANC ( and others ) will happen organicaaly via the workings of Civil society..
With each municiaplity rid of the ANC then “independence” may well have arrived – quietly and surreptitiously.
DeFacto even if not DeJure. Please see the byelection results in the Central Karoo DM..I would suggest that this is a much better path / project than the one on which the CIAG is currently busy. Which really just generates a lot of hot air and achieves little..
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