DA says hasn't engaged ActionSA on likelihood of rekindling their partnership in Tshwane

JOHANNESBURG - The Democratic Alliance (DA) says it has not engaged ActionSA on the possibility of rekindling its partnership in the City of Tshwane.

The parties recently had a fallout that led to ActionSA leaving the DA-led coalition and voting with the ANC to remove Cilliers Brink as mayor.

With the election of a new mayor in the capital city less than 24 hours away, parties have been engaging in last minute bargaining.

In a recent media briefing, the DA's Gauteng leader - Solly Msimanga - refused to totally rule out speaking with ActionSA over forming a new government in Tshwane.

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However, while the DA was happy to negotiate with the ANC despite the ANC having sponsored the motion to remove Brink, it did not extend the same courtesy to ActionSA.

“Outside of reaching out to the ANC, no. It’s a numbers game. We are not engaging with ActionSA, obviously they have proven to be poor coalition partners," said DA Tshwane spokesperson Kwena Moloto.

“And to not have the interest of residents at the forefront of their decision making. And it's obvious the EFF is a party we completely disagree with on a policy and principle level. Just from a maths perspective to get to a majority in council, we will need the support of the ANC.”

The ANC’s negotiators are due to meet with various party leaders on Wednesday to finalise a coalition government.