October 2024
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Perceptions of Whether It Was A Mistake For The ANC And The DA To Join The GNU
This report investigates the perceptions of registered South African voters as to whether it was a mistake for the ANC and the DA to join the Government of National Unity. It does so via a survey of 1 204 demographically and geographically representative registered voters conducted by the Foundation during September of 2024. That survey had a margin of error of 3%.
'It was the right thing for the ANC to join the Government of National Unity. It simply had to keep the EFF and MK out of national power and whatever compromises it had to make were worth it, to keep South Africa safe.' OR 'It was a mistake for the ANC to join the Government of National Unity'
By race
'It was the right thing for the ANC to join the Government of National Unity. It simply had to keep the EFF and MK out of national power and whatever compromises it had to make were worth it, to keep South Africa safe.' OR 'It was a mistake for the ANC to join the Government of National Unity'
By education
'It was the right thing for the ANC to join the Government of National Unity. It simply had to keep the EFF and MK out of national power and whatever compromises it had to make were worth it, to keep South Africa safe.' OR 'It was a mistake for the ANC to join the Government of National Unity'
By party affiliation
'It was the right thing for the DA to join the Government of National Unity' OR 'It was a mistake for the DA to join the Government of National Unity'
By race
'It was the right thing for the DA to join the Government of National Unity' OR 'It was a mistake for the DA to join the Government of National Unity'
By education
'It was the right thing for the DA to join the Government of National Unity' OR 'It was a mistake for the DA to join the Government of National Unity'
By party affiliation
TENTATIVE CONCLUSIONS
The data indicates that a majority of registered voters think that it was the right thing for both the ANC and DA to join the GNU. However, amongst more highly educated voters the proportions in favour are stronger than amongst less educated voters. Also, the proportions in favour amongst white, Indian and coloured voters are generally stronger than amongst black voters.
