IN a powerful public pronouncement, ANC veteran Lindiwe Sisulu has called for a “Black Pact” alliance to counter the proposed coalition between the African National Congress and the Democratic Alliance (DA). Sisulu’s statement comes amidst growing speculation about a possible ANC-DA coalition following the ANC’s poor performance in the recent national elections, where it secured little over 40% of the vote. Instead of aligning with the DA, Sisulu proposed a coalition of black-led parties, which she referred to as a “Black Pact.
” This alliance would include the ANC, MK, EFF, IFP, and PA, uniting under the common goals of black liberation and economic emancipation. Speaking to The Star, Sisulu did not mince her words, describing the potential ANC-DA coalition as a “betrayal” of ANC supporters. “A coalition will be a betrayal of those who strictly voted for the ANC.
ANC supporters voted for their beloved party and not the DA. If they were fans of the DA, they would have voted as such, and yet they have not,” said Sisulu. Sisulu argued that a partnership with the DA would hinder the healing process of the nation.
“Black history in South Africa is painful, and many still bear the scars just like me. A marriage between the ANC and DA may not help with the healing process of this beautiful nation,” she said. Sisulu warned that allowing the DA to co-govern could lead to a resurgence of discriminatory practices reminiscent of apartheid.
“Allowing the DA to co.