The SA Politics Thread Part 6

[JuliusSeizure]

How do these Afrikaner interests feel about their leader dancing with the minister of loadshitting and also them voting for ANC cars in Durban?

They hardly have any power in Ethekwini so that issue won't have a big effect IMO. Lets just wait and see the election results to see who is right but IMO, they will remain as they were in 2019.

I thought you lean towards VF+?

 

[Mike Hoxbig]

The VF+ appeals to white Afrikaner interests and they don't have a direct competitor for that right now. Being a 2% party is actually a blessing in disguise for them. If they expanded further, they were bound to get into a situation where someone would break ranks and attempt to form their own party and appeal to the same community.

That doesn't answer the question. Does the ANC appeal to white Afrikaners? Because that's who the VF+ is cozying up to. It's almost like they already struck a deal should the ANC get 45%<50%...

 

[Agent67]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1793964023379337520

 

[JuliusSeizure]

That doesn't answer the question. Does the ANC appeal to white Afrikaners? Because that's who the VF+ is cozying up to. It's almost like they already struck a deal should the ANC get 45%<50%...

As I said to Wingnut, let's just wait and see the results to see who is right. I maintain that they will stay the same and you entitled to your opinion. Us debating endlessly is pointless now.

 

[wingnut771]

They hardly have any power in Ethekwini so that issue won't have a big effect IMO. Lets just wait and see the election results to see who is right but IMO, they will remain as they were in 2019.

I thought you lean towards VF+?

I've always voted DA, but was thinking FF+ this time round because I can't afford the DA prices after they start governing, but not now after they voted with ANC.

 

[wingnut771]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1793964023379337520

The police will laugh in your face.

 

[JuliusSeizure]

I've always voted DA, but was thinking FF+ this time round because I can't afford the DA prices after they start governing, but not now after they voted with ANC.

Action SA/IFP probably then?

 

[ToxicBunny]

Cyril with a bit of comedy before the elections

Ramaphosa denies being a 'weak' or 'indecisive' leader | News24

President Cyril Ramaphosa has denied that he is an "indecisive" and "weak" leader a critique often levelled at him during the 6th administration and his first full term in office.

www.news24.com

 

[wingnut771]

Action SA/IFP probably then?

ASA only exists to bash DA party, IFP coalesce with ANC in greytown so cant be trusted like FF+.

DA should just not be so greedy and use AI to lower prices.

 

[R13...]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1793964023379337520

McPheasant has a loose definition for red-handed.

 

[Sideshow Bob]

Where did he say that?

He didn't say that exactly. Like a politician, he said many things but "he doesn't want the job of MPC president" wasn't one of them - at least not on Gareth's show.

 

[ToxicBunny]

McPheasant has a loose definition for red-handed.

Yeah its a bit "dramatic" to say the least.

 

[wingnut771]

He didn't say that exactly. Like a politician, he said many things but "he doesn't want the job of MPC president" wasn't one of them - at least not on Gareth's show.

Liar.

 

[Nom Chompsky]

The VF+ aren't going to lose many votes. They don't have a direct competitor for the niche they appeal to so they are safe for now. If Afriforum decided to contest like how they contest some Uni elections, VF+ would be wiped out.

I think they lose quite a few votes - perhaps 1/10 to 1/5 of their votes in 2019, as the current DA isn't as left-wing as Mmusi, who was taking it into a decidedly "ANC lite" direction.

 

[JuliusSeizure]

I think they lose quite a few votes - perhaps 1/10 to 1/5 of their votes in 2019, as the current DA isn't as left-wing as Mmusi, who was taking it into a decidedly "ANC lite" direction.

They've remained pretty stable in the bi-elections as far as I've seen. Remember people knew they were going to do well in 2019 due to their performances in bi-elections in the run-up.

 

[¯\_(ツ)_/¯]

Hard at work...

https://twitter.com/x/status/1793935886528213107

So certain folks are like "I shat in my pants and managed to clean myself" proud?

Thank you Hugh Glenister!

Yes, the African National Cleptocracy was hard at at work, even so it took 13 years of stalling (to quickly steal all the country's wealth) before fixing what they broke.

I guess it's an InB4 ...

DA Pledges To Reinstate The Scorpions Should It Govern - iAfrica

The Democratic Alliance (DA) has pledged to reinstate the high-level crime-fighting unit, the Scorpions, if it gets into government.

iafrica.com

 

[gogga_]

 

[¯\_(ツ)_/¯]

This is so retarded.

How is it "History Made"? - Literally using the Scorpions as an example. ANC are basically trying to patch self inflicted bullet wounds and expect us to congratulate them by giving them our vote. They can go **** themselves.

This is history. As I said:

"I shat in my pants and managed to clean myself" proud?

It depends on perspective. Unbelievable!

 

[Nom Chompsky]

Wow, DA up to 24.4 percent on the 66 percent turnout model (SRF)

ANC on 42.2 percent.

Late deciders are decisively choosing the DA over the GLM !

 

[JuliusSeizure]

Wow, DA up to 24.4 percent on the 66 percent turnout model (SRF)

Can you find anything other than Van Onselen who comes with these numbers for DA?