
The worst-case scenario for the DA
Political analyst Frans Cronje outlines a potential negative chain of events for the Democratic Alliance (DA) that the party should avoid.
FRIDAY, 20 FEBRUARY 2026, 19:20

Political analyst Frans Cronje outlines a potential negative chain of events for the Democratic Alliance (DA) that the party should avoid.
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