FF Plus Leader Pieter Groenewald: IFP Leader is a Good Opposition Candidate for South African President, Rejecting "Baas" Mentality

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Recent experiences with coalitions in South African metros indicate that opposition parties are facing challenges in interpreting their mandate, raising concerns for the upcoming national and provincial elections. However, in an interview with Biznews, Freedom Front Plus leader, Dr Pieter Groenewald expresses his belief that both political parties and voters are in a learning process. Groenewald also addresses concerns about trust and potential coalition partners, particularly highlighting the need for the DA to clarify its position on forming a coalition with the ANC. He also touches on the potential challenges of a white opposition leader becoming the President of South Africa and suggests the leader of the Inkatha Freedom Party, Velenkosini Hlabisa as a potential candidate for the presidency- Linda van Tilburg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12 Jun 2023 10AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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