“Working with the ANC is toxic” — ActionSA’s Michael Blasts ANC, Calls Zille “Poison” to Coalition

ActionSA’s Michael has launched a scathing attack on the African National Congress (ANC) and the Democratic Alliance (DA), accusing the two parties of political failures and questioning their suitability as coalition partners.

In a strongly worded statement, Michael criticised the ANC over what he described as poor service delivery and corruption, while also taking aim at the DA’s performance and the influence of two prominent party figures, Helen Zille and Cilliers Brink.

“Working with the ANC is toxic because the ANC delivers to nobody, & it’s corrupt.

“The DA delivers to some people (probably White neighborhoods).

“Cilliers Brink & Helen Zille are poison to the coalition.”

The remarks highlight the deep political tensions surrounding coalition governance in South Africa, where parties increasingly face pressure to demonstrate that political partnerships can deliver tangible improvements in communities.

Michael’s criticism of the ANC centres on allegations of corruption and a failure to provide adequate services to residents. His comments reflect a broader political debate over accountability, municipal performance and public confidence in governing parties.

He also questioned the DA’s service-delivery record, suggesting that its performance benefits some communities more than others. The allegation raises questions about equitable service delivery and whether municipalities governed by political parties are meeting the needs of all residents.

However, the claims represent Michael’s political assessment and should not be treated as independently established facts.

His remarks about Zille and Brink further intensify the criticism, portraying the two DA figures as obstacles to effective coalition cooperation. Both have been influential in South African politics, particularly in debates concerning governance, municipal administration and relations between opposition parties.

Coalition governments have become an increasingly significant feature of South Africa’s political landscape following the ANC’s loss of its parliamentary majority in the 2024 national elections. Cooperation between parties has since become central to efforts to establish and maintain governing arrangements at different levels of government.

Michael’s statement underscores the difficulties political parties face when attempting to reconcile competing ideologies, leadership interests and policy priorities.

The comments also raise a critical question for voters: can coalition partners overcome political rivalries and deliver reliable services, or will disagreements continue to undermine public confidence.

As political competition intensifies ahead of the 2026 Local Government Elections, allegations of corruption, unequal service delivery and ineffective leadership are likely to remain central to the debate over which parties deserve voters’ support.

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