DA claims it’s just 1.2 points behind ANC in internal poll

Staff Reporter

The Democratic Alliance says that its internal polling places it at 28.4%, just 1.2 percentage points behind the African National Congress on 29.6% ahead of the local government elections.

It said on Sunday that the gap between the two parties has narrowed to the point where the “DA is now within striking distance of becoming South Africa’s largest political party”.

It believes it is on track to emerge as the largest party in many of South Africa’s major metros. It is urging its members to vote on 4 November so that it can achieve a majority in many places.

“A strong performance would not only position the DA to lead governments in more municipalities, but would also lay the foundation for the DA to become South Africa’s largest political party nationally in 2029,” it said in a statement.

“This election is about more than which party finishes first.