Ralph Mathekga
The campaign trail for 2016 local government elections is well under way. Political parties have outlined their manifestos to the people. Some parties have gone further and explained to the communities the reason why they should not be confused with other parties.
The negative campaign has also been setting in pretty well; with the ANC and the DA exchanging insults and giving their version of history of South Africa. The ANC has accused the DA of being an apartheid apologist; a franchise that sprung from the National Party. For younger voters: the National Party is that party that ran the show under apartheid and its last leader is one FW de Klerk. Zuma reminded voters that the DA is a “snake” that should not be confused for anything less than a serpent.