Zille’s return reveals DA’s true colours
THE rise of Helen Zille as the chairperson of the federal council of the DA, the resignation of Herman Mashaba and the uncertainty of Mmusi Maimane in his position as the leader of the DA raises a red flag to the entire DA constituency.
It seems as if the DA doesn’t know whether it is coming or going.
These problems may not be new, but the involvement of the IRR in the politics of the DA seems not to be assisting this organisation.
What it has done was to cast doubt on the DA and also confirm to the sceptics that this organisation doesn’t value its black leaders.
This means if one is to understand what this organisation truly stands for, one has to occupy a high position of authority in that organisation, especially if you are black.
The DA is known for having racebased factions, which is not good for any political party.
In this case, it appears as if the black caucus is losing its relevance in that organisation. The return of Helen Zille confirms this because, in the past, Zille has done some things that are against what the DA claims to stand for, but she has got away (with it). The same goes for other white members.
The unfortunate part is that this party was ready to throw Maimane to the wolves when he was recently facing certain allegations with regards to the house and the car that he was using.
They had to try to convince him, but when it comes to its white members, not the same was done.
Under Zille, this DA must forget about its vision for one South Africa for all. Most blacks will begin to realise that they have no space there, and if they are lucky to be used, they will just be appointed to serve the interests of the white masters.
Herman Mashaba was smart enough to see that they are not valued. It is just another history repeating itself.
TOM MHLANGA | Braamfontein