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CAROL PATON: Business an outsider while alliances in politics ebb and flow
Little thought has been given to the most important alliance: that between the governing party and business
The toenadering between the EFF and ANC in Tshwane and Nelson Mandela Bay has had a profound impact on the DA and its ability to govern. In Nelson Mandela Bay, the EFF was the kingpin in the vote to remove DA mayor Athol Trollip. In Tshwane, the EFF is adamant that the DA change its mayor if it wants to retain its support in council. Trollip was removed, although legal irregularities could see him back soon. In Tshwane, DA mayor Solly Msimanga survived a no-confidence motion on a technicality, but if the revival of the EFF-ANC relations holds firm, his days are numbered. However, little thought has been given to the most important alliance of all: the relationship between the governing party and business. This is vital for the country to achieve its growth and prosperity goals, but it has been badly neglected. In fact, the coalition between the ANC and business fades further with each passing day. Now, after the expropriation bombshell, come hopes of an alliance with the EFF. The AN...
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