Democratic Alliance is a South African political party formed in 2000 through the merger of the Democratic Party, the New National Party (formerly the National Party), and the Federal Alliance. It became the official opposition party to the ruling African National Congress. Read more about the Democratic Alliance here.
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A coalition between the African National Congress (ANC) and one or two Multi-Party Charter (MPC) parties after 29 May would be the kiss of death for the latter, and must be avoided at all costs. But there are other options to consider.
US vetoed UN Security Council resolution that would have allowed Palestine to be admitted as a full member of the international body and effectively recognised its statehood