I found myself shaking my head when I read the latest offering from DA leader John Steenhuisen.  He just does not get it — the DA is losing wards every time there is a by-election. No matter what spin you put on it — and Helen Zille has truly tried — losing is losing. (“Biased media fails to reflect DA’s growth (https://www.businesslive.co.za/bd/opinion/2021-05-26-helen-zille-biased-media-fails-to-reflect-das-growth/)”, May 26).

The DA has doubled down on failed policy, after criticising the ANC for the same thing, and the electorate is not buying it. What should one do when decisions don't have the desired effect? Change direction. ..

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