South Africa's DA Sues ANC Over Alleged Election Misconduct

The legal dispute highlights early tensions within South Africa's new coalition government.

The Democratic Alliance (DA) has taken the African National Congress (ANC) to court over a preelection speech by President Cyril Ramaphosa.
The DA claims Ramaphosa's speech, made in his capacity as head of state, was used for ANC electioneering, violating election rules.
The ANC calls the lawsuit frivolous, asserting that the president was acting within constitutional bounds.
This legal action underscores the ideological differences and historical opposition between the coalition partners.
The coalition was formed after the ANC lost its majority for the first time, marking a significant shift in South Africa's political landscape.