‘DA is the way to go’: Party's newest recruit was sitting ANC councillor in Cape Town

Author: Suné PaynePublished on: September 3, 2026Country: South Africa

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‘DA is the way to go’: Party's newest recruit was sitting ANC councillor in Cape Town

The DA has welcomed a new member, a former ANC councillor based in Cape Town. This party switch highlights a growing trend among politicians leaving the ANC to join the DA. The new member expressed his belief that the DA is the way to go for a better future.

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