Why the ANC fears 'serious challenge' in 2019
Develop sophisticated electoral strategy and prepare for coalition governments, discussion document says
The ANC concedes that the 2019 election could pose a "serious challenge" for it if it fails to win sufficient electoral support and the party is developing policies on dealing with coalitions, according to policy discussion documents released on Sunday. The party’s support at the polls has been in decline since 2004. Its worst performance was registered in the 2016 local government elections, where it received just 55.6% of the vote and lost three key metros: Johannesburg, Tshwane and Nelson Mandela Bay. It was forced to enter into coalitions to retain Ekurhuleni and Rustenburg. But both these coalitions are at risk as the party grapples to meet the terms set by its coalition partners. ANC subcommittee on legislature and governance head Ayanda Dlodlo said at a media briefing on Sunday that while the ANC had considerable experience in dealing with coalitions, it had never documented this experience. The governing party is now putting in place a coalition policy. It will also set out ...
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