PRETORIA: The liberal Democratic Alliance, fighting to keep its place as South Africa’s official opposition party, was to launch its electoral campaign on Saturday ahead of a hotly contested vote.
In the capital Pretoria the party led a march from the center city to the seat of government, the Union Buildings.
Under the scorching sun, streets were flooded with a sea of the DA’s signature blue as supporters sang along to an energetic brass band as they marched behind their leader.
He, John Steenhuisen, was expected to unveil the party’s new manifesto.