Secretive meetings fuel allegations of undermining coalition

“It is unacceptable that the DA would choose to table critical reports behind closed doors, bar the media, and deny coalition partners the opportunity to address the public truthfully. This behaviour is authoritarian, and it erodes the foundation of partnership and accountability upon which coalitions should be built.”

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Kyd accused the DA of expecting coalition partners to “simply fall in line, regardless of principle, process, or public interest”.

DA Western Cape leader Tertuis Simmers said the position to table the item as confidential was a “collective decision”.