{"id":86197,"date":"2024-02-26T15:20:18","date_gmt":"2024-02-26T13:20:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/radioislam.org.za\/a\/?p=86197"},"modified":"2024-02-26T15:20:18","modified_gmt":"2024-02-26T13:20:18","slug":"will-the-da-lose-votes-because-of-its-stance-on-israels-war-on-gaza","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/radioislam.org.za\/a\/will-the-da-lose-votes-because-of-its-stance-on-israels-war-on-gaza\/","title":{"rendered":"Will the DA lose votes because of its stance on Israel\u2019s war on Gaza?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sameera Casmod | sameerac@radioislam.co.za<\/a>
\n26 February 2024 | 15:19 SAST
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The main opposition party in South Africa, the Democratic Alliance (DA), has enjoyed considerable support in the Western Cape since 2006, and will continue to do so despite the party\u2019s stance on the war in Gaza, says Ebrahim Harvey, a political analyst.<\/p>\n

Dr Harvey believes that voters in the Western Cape may still lean towards supporting the party, pointing to historical voting trends dating back to 2006, where a significant proportion of voters favoured the DA.<\/p>\n

\u201cNotwithstanding the legitimate system of the DA regarding its stance on the Palestinian- Israeli war, I think in the final analysis\u2026it is not so much foreign policy [although it does play a role] but what plays a far more important role is domestic politics,\u201d Dr Harvey notes.<\/p>\n

Dr Harvey attributes this support to factors such as perceived governance effectiveness, infrastructure development and disillusionment with the African National Congress due to corruption and mismanagement.<\/p>\n

Acknowledging the gravity of the situation in Gaza and the importance of foreign policy issues, Dr Harvey said that domestic concerns often take precedence in voters’ decision-making processes. He noted that voters consider a range of factors when casting their ballots.<\/p>\n

On South Africa\u2019s broader political landscape, Dr Harvey reiterates popular consensus that the ANC will not garner as much support in the upcoming May elections as they have done in the past, citing internal divisions, emerging political parties, and widespread criticism of the party\u2019s performance.<\/p>\n

Listen<\/strong> to the full interview<\/a> on Sabaahul Muslim with Moulana Sulaimaan Ravat.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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