Coalition politics often force a delicate balance between principle and pragmatism.
This tension is evident in South Africa’s government of national unity (GNU), where the Democratic Alliance (DA) has assumed a contentious and often contradictory role.
While coalition politics often temper extremism and promote inclusive governance, the DA’s participation in the GNU raises doubts about its commitment to its stated principles and its role in safeguarding South Africa’s democratic integrity.
John Stuart Mill, in Considerations on Representative Government, said:…
