It is probably going to take the DA many years before it completely shakes off the perception that it is a party that protects white people’s interests.The party is aware of this and has been working hard to do away with this perception as it stands between it and getting more black votes.The promotion of black leaders, including current leader Mmusi Maimane, and the luring of other black South Africans has been a sign of this realisation.Does Mmusi Maimane have what it takes to challenge the ANC?But white senior members remain the brain trust of the party, if one closely observes where it governs. Despite this, the party’s growing support among black voters is obviously frustrating the ANC.Last week, President Jacob Zuma exploited its weaknesses when he mocked black DA supporters.Zuma 'does not understand blacks who vote for the DA'Addressing celebrities‚ church and party leaders during the ANC’s countdown to the August 3 local government elections at the Market Theatre in Johannes...
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