With the election of Helen Zille as the DA’s Federal Chairman and the resignation of Herman Mashaba as mayor of Johannesburg, Zille denied allegations during a radio interview that she was the common denominator causing many black members to leave the party.
Accusations that a right-wing hijacking of the DA has taken place have been posted on social media. That the party is now suddenly returning to a so-called “white” control does not go down well with the voters on the street.
Political analysts reckon that the reaction of black members and supporters could lead to the total collapse of the left-wing party that has managed to present an image of non-racism.