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DA staying put, but it will make ANC’s life difficult

• By: Dawie Boonzaaier and Hanlie Retief
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ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa’s and DA leader John Steenhuisen’s parties will go head-to-head in next year’s local elections. According to DA polling, the ANC has lost 11 percentage points nationally since last year’s national elections.
ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa’s and DA leader John Steenhuisen’s parties will go head-to-head in next year’s local elections. According to DA polling, the ANC has lost 11 percentage points nationally since last year’s national elections. (GCIS)

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Dawie Boonzaaier

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