Dr. Joan Swart is a psychologist, researcher, and executive member of the Cape Independence Advocacy Group
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Coalition politics in South Africa has become synonymous with instability. But there are ways of securing more reliable local governments.
The DA has learned to make several foxlike Machiavellian moves, gaining and retaining significant power. But their commitment to their voter base has taken a backseat.
The province's 97% dependency on grants from the national Treasury puts it at the mercy of the national government. But the Western Cape is perfectly capable of funding itself