Former DA leader Tony Leon on Election’24: Winners, losers, the Polls - and May 30
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- Political veteran and long-time leader of the Official Opposition, Tony Leon, shares his perspectives on next week’s South African elections. With the Big Vote a week away, Leon judges which the parties campaigns he reckons have been successful - and not. And tells BizNews editor Alec Hogg what will be occupying the minds of the political leaders in the immediate aftermath of May 29.
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It is time for you to come back Mr Leon. We need you, South Africa needs people like you.
In the past, I have known Tony Leon as a Politician but today I know him as a Realist.
SA 🇿🇦 need's a God fearing leader that put God 🙏🙌 first
Ernst Roots is likely the only guy then.
Ernst Roets is a non-Catholic disbeliever and a häeretic.
SA had god fearing people running the show decades ago and we had apartheid.
SA must follow the Lord
@@maryjooste6161 Which "Lord"?
I always love Tony Leon's analysis. Especially his opinion on the popularity of Mmusi and Herman. Neither of them give any credit to the DA for why they are well known.
South Africa needs astute critical thinkers like Tony Leon. His political commentary is refreshing to hear.
There's already quite a few if you haven't already seen them where have you been?
Rise mzamzi is funded by the Oppenheimers mainly influencing policy in SA R15mil by Rebecca Oppenheimer R1milfrom Mainstream Kairos communications and the institute of commerce and management
@@ajswanepoel911 Correction, its R16.7 million
Tony I'm gonna correct you it new and emerging parties like risemzansi you're mentioning . The small parties are actually the established parties losing support.Why are they put to forefront so much? Its due to their funders.
But Tony advise his fellow brothers and sisters in the DA
We want the ANC Out and hopefully the DA can just be there
The sad news is DA will take hands in coalition with ANC still ruling.
He did a lot for South Africa , let's learn to appreciate these leaders , Tony was one good leader and fair
@elize6388: what are you talking about? I was here SA, what did Tony Leon did for us, NOTHING!!!!
@@user-uc7ec8pk9m would you not rather put your pride in your pocket and thank the heavens that apartheid is gone , yea there is a life after South Africa, this land is our land also , pray and repent so that you can learn that God has the final say over this world and its people, Yes Jesus is coming to change this world, and all wicked people be destroyed with all the false gods and idols
what did he do? I'm willing to learn
@@uSbusiso_ if you kindly go back into the history not all white people were bad people, go learn the Bible also ,then you will get wisdom 💞
Thanks Tony and Alec
That D A advert about the flag was absolutely brilliant ! It is a wake up call for the people of SA!
@@pamelaleibowitz3019Dom Doos....you will pay the price in this election....why do you think Matric Domkop John Steenhuisen is nowhere to be seen....I can still remember the outcry when the blacks were burning the old Apartheid flag during the 70 and 80s....
Now you sing a different tune...
Dom Doos !!!!
Imagine a South Africa without the Democratic Alliance (DA). Think about it. You have all the other political parties, but no DA. I would argue that South Africa would be a living nightmare without the DA.
Your thinking is very problematic, I hope your kind of thinkers are in the minority in RSA!
Lies
I can actually imagine a SA without the anc and their partner, the da. With those two corrupt immoral parties gone SA will flourish
@@acappella1983 The most competent political party. Truth.
@@nhlanhlazondi5853 you should go to zimbabwe, SA doesn't want you
I have great respect for Tony Leon. Wish he was the leader of the DA.
Fascinating. Mr Leon is objectively interesting and credible. Thank you Sir. Good interview Alec.
I am going to vote for DA for the first time this elections 💙🔵
Good, DA is voted out of the Western Cape
@@mbusosiera1648 eish, you desire poverty.
DA is the only party that can save this country....see how the WC is best run Province
You bro please don't do that
Action Sa or PA pr Bosa or anything besides DA ANC and EFF
❤ a great diplomat and visionary leader.
Action SA is much better than Rise Mzansi. May it show at the polls.
Do you know that four out of every five new jobs in SA over the past five years were created in the Western Cape?
If you want to live in a successful and prosperous country where people have jobs and where our country's infrastructure, including public schools and especially public hospitals really work, then vote for the DA and Multi Party Charter in 2024 to make it happen!!
See - DA delivers for the poor and vulnerable, BusinessDay.
Tony believed in the DA so strongly, he deserted the whole country.
The fact that so many people have forgotten this, should be astonishing... instead, it's a sign of how effectively our education and news media have been destroyed
DA is the only Party that can run a Province like the WC no wonder the ANC wants the WC because of its capital and well run municipalities
I vote for the DA viva DA come DA show them 🎉
Vote DA IN 2024 TO GET SA ON THE RIGHT TRACK ASAP ❤❤❤❤
To get SA flags burning😂😂😂😂
😇😂😂apartheid lite?
@@biko8229much better than what we have at the moment
Never
VOTE EFF
Thank you for your excellent analysis !
Once more Tony Leon ever the diplomat makes some really excellent points , the only question Alec should have asked Tony was his opinion on the current DA leadership by JS which is an issue which remains and this may return and resurface if the DA fares badly in these elections.
I'm voting for Neil De Beer ♥️🇿🇦- the pebble in the shoe!
Kots
Free the Cape asap.
Vote DA
@@alanchapman2768 FF+
Voted DA last week Friday in the UAE.
A very good analysis from a veteran politician.
SA doesn't need a political party!!! SA needs a "GOD FEARING" Leader!!!
Read Leviticus 26 and Deuteronomy 28 and if you still don't understand then I rest my case!!!!
Ff+
I don't believe in religion. Religion and politics should always be separate. This is not a country of one religion, so we cannot run it from a Religious agenda. Which I might add is usually very repressive and not progressive. I don't mind the leader being religious, I just don't want them making decisions based on a Bible, Quran, Torah, etc
Paul Kruger!
Who is that?
Father forgive them for they know not what their doing!!! No that is not what I'm saying it's what Jesus said and it looks to me that He's right!!!
Why are you not our President Tony?
Tony Leon is right 100 percentage.
People vote tribally along racial lines
Yes me too😂
Our country is in crisis!
We need to rather vote for honest and capable leaders that can get things done!
@@tonitappous2422 Yes only white leaders are capable
Our country is divided along racial lines because another race doesn't want to share
@@user-ce2ko6dj8n Share what?
Love Tony Leon
My hopes as per Rob Hersov, #VoetsekANC
1994 vs 2024 ❤❤❤
Well done Tony, realistic view of campaigning. I am still optimistic and have my own view, problem is who succeeds Ramaphosa? That would and could be a worse aspect of a victorious ANC.
Pravine 🤣
Why does Tony talk so badly about D A.????strange..DA 2024🙏💙
No Tony
1. DA was formed in 2000 though the merger of DP,NP and Federal Alliance, and merged with ID in 2021, its formed by a group of parties
2. NP got 20% in 1994 and DA is also sitting around 20% or below, because of mostly White South Africans.
Good discussion
Underestimate the EFF at your own peril...I'm from Pietermaritzburg and I know very well many people in KZN are quiet fascinated by Zuma's MK and will probably vote for it. But there's still quiet a considerable support for the EFF here. I guess we'll find out exactly by how much after the 29th next week!
🎯💯👌🏾
underestimate the danger to south africa the eff presents at your own peril. malema is closer to a gang boss than someone who can make-better the lives of people he will never meet.
All polls indicate the EFF and MK will be fighting for 3rd place, with both parties hovering around the 8-15% range
@@yourfriendlyneighbourhoods8202 You must also go and check who funds these polls LOL. We will show you the poll that matters next week, we can't wait to vote.
Remember most of the polls don't seem to take into account that now EFF has over 2 million registered card carrying members.
@yourfriendlyneighbourhoods8202 polls are exactly that, just polls, come back next week Sunday, and tell me about the real polls! You will realise the propaganda polls you are referring to were always false!
Tony havent aged a bit.
❤...VOETSEK..Anc...VOETSEK..!!..VOETSEK..Anc..!
Tony Leon. I listen to him "from a distance". Now very verbal but, when he had the opportunity to lead, he made a mess of it and was responsible for the failures of the DA at the time. Therefore, I consider him only .....with a pinch of salt and a LOT of CHILLI.
OPPENHEIMERS clearly like to hedge their bets, or are bored…uninformed …
Anc and Da together big surprise
💙❎💙❎ Good analysis on party vs persona strength. That's how it should be... compitence vs face.
I WAS D.A MY VOTE GOES TO P. A MY COLOURED PRESIDENT I SALUDE YOU MAY GOD GAVE YOU GUIDES YOU TO MAKE SOUTH AFRICA A BETTER PLACE BRAVO BRAVO
Gayton needs to prove he is no longer in cahoots with organized crime....and so does the ANC!
Like the CCC n PA
I like Tony Leon's ordinary blokeness and his naturalness. I know Tony Leon is a non-Catholic (Jewish) politician, though he's obviously a patriotic Durbanite and South Äfricän. I would only support Catholics but I like Tony Leon.
Is this the same Tony Leon who defamed Jaap Marais from behind his parliamentary priviledge, and when Jaap then challenged him to say the same things outside parliament, or challenging him to a open debate, face to face on a political stage, that this Tony Leon then did not have the guts to accept either challenge? Please explain, Tony Leon!!!
If Sunak can bring back Blair, can't someone bring back Tony?
Dankie Colyn wat meer kan ek sê ons is in ñ gemors. Soos jy in die verlede gesê het dis ñ inteligensie probleem dit het niks met rasisme te doen nie. Groete en sterkte Willem
Dis n waarde, itegriteit, waardes dit stem nie nou noem hulle rasisme
Wrong channel tjom
Please all let's fight fire with fire.
Calling all to turn off your solar systems on Monday/Tuesday. We need a little load shedding just before we all vote! Let's do it, spread the word!
😅😅
Paying taxes is not mandatory. There are 17 countries that don't levy there citizens with income tax.
The United Party was the main opposition party throughout the apartheid years . The United party became the DP after 1994..strange that Tony didn't mention them
Actually the Federal Progressive Party became the DA
How’s the ‘opposition’ going to fix SA!
Dont split the vote for the blue one
The best option within the realms of reasonable possibilities is if the ANC gets around 45% and forms a coalition with the IFP.
Much higher than that and it's business as usual with a few crumbs thrown to a couple of 1 or 2% parties.
If they go too low , the probability of an EFF coalition becomes high which won't be good for SA.
If they form a coalition with the IFP , then what happens in KZN and Gauteng becomes interesting.
Provincially , the ANC would have to form a coalition with the IFP in KZN (because of their National coalition) , but polling data indicates that they'll need a 3rd partner.
The EFF might have enough votes to help them across the line but it looks more likely that the ANC will have to choose between the MK and DA. The DA has worked with the IFP previously so with a little nudging from the IFP , the DA could become the ANC choice for No. 3 partner.
Now if the DA is in a coalition with the ANC in KZN , they would want a coalition with the ANC in Gauteng.
Lesufi would resist as he's already in bed with the EFF and it would have a knock on effect with the metros coalition governments.
I foresee some very frantic and heated coalition negotiations coming up.
I agree this is a very to likely scenario. Tension between provinces and national is going to be a factor.
Excellent analysis. But there are going to be a few surprises
@@jeanettegouws5526 I'm just offering up some possibilities.
We really are in an " anything can happen" election.
I have popcorn. (But I'm really hoping that the next 5 years will be better than the last 5 years whatever the outcome).
@@ProcaviaCapensis-ts8ub Its refreshing to see that stubborn people like you have finally resigned to accept the harsh truth that MK will be a major factor in these elections, it took you a very long time to see
@@biko8229 WTF ?
MK popped up like a mushroom in cow dung and will last just as long.
If they can't form a coalition as part of the governing party in KZN they will fade away faster than COPE did.
No Zuma = no MK.
But MK will help to bring the ANC below 50% and keep the EFF at around 10% so we thank you for that.
Looks like like on Afrikaans This is raai raai roepa I will be glad if it's over and we can get on lives
I'm done voting for DA , my vote goes Patriotic Alliance.
Same here. Looking at the ACDP now.
Might as well vote for the ANC. Every where the PA gets the opportunity, they always put the ANC in power
@alanchapman2768 are you really fooled by da advertising or are you just ignorant of hoe the da have pushed the PA into the arms of the anc?
@alanchapman2768 Not really, it's only when the DA lies to them forcing their own fate really. Don't believe everything the DA tells you.
NCC
Bosa lied about his party funders influencing his actions when asked about that. He subverted the directelections concept with their help he started his party a few years after OHM has started about the concept. Bosa is also funde by the Oppenheimers Rob Herzov, Martin moshal, rth investments an Australian LLC, and family of Steve Biko
We saw through them from the word go. I still wonder how they made it be on the ballot?
Way too longwinded, I'd have watched a 2min summary
Vote #OrganicHumanityMovement for System Change. For the People, by the People. Free your family and yourself from Corporate and Government control. ❤
Policing? Infrastructure? Tax?
Unfortunately the DA drowned in hubris and congratulated themselves about performance in the Western Cape and in the process completely disconnected with the majority of the population . Their signalling and message did and does not resonate . Winning elections is about connecting with the highest number of voters. A real pity, but an own goal.
I agree. DA seem content to defend 20%. Their leadership selection and communications strategy does not demonstrate serious intent to contend for power nationally, either on their own or in alliance with others.
It's not ALL the DA's doing but everything to do with the voting population - they do not get it - that the priority this year is to GET RID OF THE ANC!!!! It's the ANC that's the problem.
The DA shot themselves in the foot just as Leon said - choosing sides in the Gaza story and showing a flag burning ad - just plain idiotic.
Yeah , providing decent services with minimal corruption doesn't connect with the voters.
You have to promise lot's of free stuff to get votes , even if you know that you can never keep those promises.
@@kevinrtres The flag ad didn't change DA's support at all.
@ProcaviaCapensis-ts8ub it's not about promising free stuff. It's about recognizing the history of this country which is still very glaring wherever you go, and committing oneself to redress the injustices of the past! Raving about how wonderful you govern in the Western Cape, but not addressing things like the spatial planning of the Apartheid regime which alienated the majority of South African people from meaningful economic participation!
DA seem to be sleep walking. Where is the compelling non racial leadership offer? Why is DA not vigorously promoting the transfer of title deeds and restorative land justice?
DA is not the ruling party the anc hv land across the country many of ths land in Western Cape is some of them the khoi and San claim that' belongs so I dnt want you to get frm the DA if your not intrested in DA why mention them
I obtained my title deed thru *lawful hard work over decades of suffering under apartheid AS WELL AS THE ANC!!!!* Anyone wanting to take it away to give to the elite will have something coming their way.
@@maryjooste6161you don't have to be a ruling party to be heard, and to put your point across! The DA have made it clear to voters that they have no appetite to correct the wrongs of the past! All they want to do, is to better manage the same system that marginalized the majority of the people of this country! It's not gonna work!
You are wide awake....
This past weekend at Orlando stadium the Khoi-San traditional leadership announced that their people will unashamedly vote MK. Abahlali base mjondolo have said they implore all their members to vote EFF.
DA and ANC have misread the current mood in the country. Land is a major factor in these elections and I believe the results will prove this.
@@kevinrtres Don't worry EFF and MK have declared that those who think they can resist South African law on South African soil will feel the whole might of the state, CIC Malema said you will see what soldiers are used for.
Good luck resisting the people's mandate.
Why can’t the Da get out of the Western Cape?
Herman Mashaba won't do a deal with the ANC. The DA went to bed with the EFF????? Herman and Action SA is the only group that can bridge the racial gaps in SA and has the integrity and will to fight the anc and not be sucked into a coalition with the Devil.
Action SA deserves success.
Indeed ❤❤❤. In Jesus Christ's mighty name, Amen.
Free the Cape or go under with the rest of SA !!!
The DA can forget about the Western Cape..Coloured people are sick and tired of being taken for a ride
Why I Cannot Vote For Gayton Mckenzie, Citizen Concerned, TH-cam.
Exactly ...we voting NCC wcape
coloured people love the DA
@jenodamons5408 The NCC is an ANC front party which will let the ANC in through the back door!!
@@tonitappous2422 lol u white minority can't expect that ur white privilege is ending nxt week and that the white DA OPPRESSERS is going down.. coloured majority will RULE THIS province not the OPPRESSER..get use to it
😂sick. None of these parties gives a shit about it's ppl. Massive blue machine default
Wishful thinking🤣🤣🤣
I laughed loud when he said the EFF had the worst campaign. Really? I can't wait for the 29th May
Vuka, Vela, Vota akazi niks lomlungu
No, the EFF had NO campaign.
@@attievanwyk3561 Maybe they didn't campaign in the suburbs. But they have one of the best ads which connects to people's experience, they have campaigned across the length and breath of SA more in this election period than in any other election.
They guarantee that since 2022 they have more than 1 million card carrying members across SA. Just look at their march eThekwini yesterday.
@@attievanwyk3561 Look at their march in eThekwini yesterday, look at their ad and their communication strategy. They seem to connect very well with the landless millions of our people.
@@attievanwyk3561 LOL
Hi watch the 30 th PA is going to surprise nationally and in western Cape 🙏🙏😁😁🙌🙌
Might as well vote for the ANC. PA will put the ANC in charge, just like they did in Joburg, Knysna, Theewaterskloof, PE...
@@alanchapman2768just shut up
You're just everywhere
The Chinese have a proverb which seems to have (an ancient) political origin: "Head of Tiger, Tail of Snake."
This Alec Hogg though. Why doesn't he just wear a da t shirt?
because he knows logic and good reasoning ability is enough to identify the DA as the most competent governing party on the African continent. The wester cape economy is growing faster than any other province and is now bigger than the national economy of some african countries. Job creation will be our savior, not nice words coming from a thief with the right skin colour.
My 2 p is the ANC will rule for the rest of our natural life's even they loose they will do a coalition with the eff the DA will be lucky if they keep the western cape
you are 89yo?
The ANC will never give over the power
@@jj56x7.5mm Never say Never!
This is like listening to Steenhuisen/Zille 0.5
If this platform is not biased why don’t you invite Malema ??
Our leader must never come to this nonsense of a platform.
Alec is a WEF stooge. Of course he is biased
Ther are many channels on TH-cam that invite such nonsense.
You wanted them to come to your house? Malema has done more than 30 rallies and you call that NO campaign?
This anc human waste must be removed
They are parasites and psychopaths No idea of what the people are going through.Vote DA if you want service delivery, water and lights and live in a crime reduced Country.Its nonsense that farmers trying to defend their families and livestock get jailed whilst criminals walk.Abd landlords get the wrong end of the stick with bad tenants who don't pay!
We still waiting for the apology about the hatred of your father who sentenced people to death for fighting for their rights, at that time when you were enjoy to be in politicians your father was eliminating freedom fathers. You are cconflicted
Tony Leon the fite back man his the one person that failed DA shame shame🤪🤪🤪🤪
Vote DA to rescue SA, go Multiparty
I cannot believe South Africans, especially the Blacks, allowed themselves to be deceived by the " Fight blacks " nonsense. It's akin to the newer " They'll bring back apartheid ". No hope for South Africa.
Why do you support transhuminism
Look at your list for what you stand for
Yes I agree with Tony Mmusi is not a leader he must stay in the church
From the start I said Mmusi must stay in church
What happened to Matric Domkop John Steenhuisen ????
Is he still burning flags ?????
if DA can win ....you south afticans must hide our flag...... the fire is burning....one flag is gone😂😂😂😂😂
See - Impressive new school in the Western Cape, TH-cam.
See - DA delivers for the poor and vulnerable, BusinessDay.
better a fake digital flag burns than an actual country, which is what is happening to SA under anc
Lies! Lies! EFF has been the one party that has a best campaign. you are definitely biased. Eff has filled so many stadiums.
EFF is scum!
Where's the ONE school that has been promised since BEFORE the previous elections? Or even just one brick. Oh, the chest pains. Waiting on your deflection and/or whataboutism
Also, screaming "lies, lies" without a shred of evidence is just sad
What Evidence are you talking about?? Why would I comment here if I don’t have the correct information. Anyway we will see you after the 29th. Talk is cheap lets wait for the results
@@ZiziphoLubelwana Then show us your evidence. WHERE IS THE SCHOOL THAT PROMISED % YEARS AGO? The EFF should be renamed to "Fighting to Free us of any Economy".
As I said, "waiting on your deflection and/or whataboutism". You surely delivered.😅
The day that CHAMELEON MANDELA was released was the day SOUTH AFRICA was put on its slippery slimy slope
Nou praat jy
The day that world renowned champion of human rights was released from bandage was the start of indigenous African gained back the dignity of being recognized as a human being in his fatherland.
@@MncediMbambani But you still can't govern anything
i believe high tournout will hurt anc!!!!what is shows in a high tournout in elections is that the party in government will suffer as new voter favors other party!!!!!a swell in voters intrest always go to opposition party!!!!not rulling party. !!!!🫵🫵🫵🫵🫵🫵🫵