Talk of a possible tie-up between the ANC and DA in the event of a dramatic decline in the governing party’s electoral support on May 29 is premature, according to DA deputy chair Ashor Sarupen. 

Next week’s election looks set to be the toughest yet for the ANC, with various polls forecasting it will lose its electoral majority, placing it in a position where it will be compelled to start coalition talks. Should this happen, investors are focusing on who the governing party’s prospective partners might be. ..

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