South Africa’s two biggest political parties the ANC and DA agree that electoral thresholds should be factored into the creation of coalition governments, but smaller opposition parties argue this excludes them from democracy. | JasonFelix
He also said the health of a democracy should be measured by the wellbeing of citizens as well as the stability and ability of democratic institutions.
“Currently, there are parties who have seats but have less votes than the seat quota. All political parties represented in Parliament need to work together. Law making is tough and will require robust debate. Unstable coalitions will cause chaos and lack of service delivery. Governance is a cornerstone of a functioning democracy. The DA remains committed to tabling workable solutions to stabilise our governments,” she said.
"As we mature, multiparty governments are becoming a norm. We are going through a change, and this includes the electorate and the politicians. We agree with putting people first and committing to growing an inclusive economy,” he said.
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