THE DA is in the process of removing controversial election posters in KwaZulu-Natal, which have inadvertently caused offence, the party’s provincial chairperson Dean MacPherson confirmed on Thursday.
Various political parties have condemned the posters, saying they were racist, fascist and promoted vigilantism, with the ANC threatening to lay a complaint with the Human Rights Commission.
However, the DA has since apologised and promised to remove the posters with immediate effect, starting on Thursday.
“In my sincere effort to honour the bravery and heroism of law-abiding citizens who were left to fend for themselves during the July riots and insurrections, the posters have regretfully caused hurt to some people. I am deeply sorry and apologise for this,” Macpherson said.
“As these posters were unsanctioned by the DA leader, party structures and party campaign leadership, I am arranging the removal of these posters today (Thursday).”
The posters, which read: “The ANC
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