DA in talks with ANC, IFP as coalition governance looms large

CAPE TOWN – While the main coalition talks for a new government are only set to take place later this week, the table has been set. 
The Democratic Alliance (DA) has confirmed preliminary talks with the African National Congress (ANC) and the Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) to outline their respective positions. 
At this stage, it appears the DA would prefer to take up leadership roles in Parliament over ministerial positions in the executive.  But just how palatable would this be for the ANC over a coalition with the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party and…