The Da's Ascendance From Opposition Party To Gnu

After nearly 24 years in opposition, the Democratic Alliance DA has finally ascended to the highest levels of South Africas government.

This achievement has seen it having to join hands with old foes and negotiate strategic compromises.

But even as it proceeds to work toward its vision of an open opportunity society from within, it continues to lock horns with its larger partner, the African National Congress ANC within the Government of National Unity GNU.

This poses the question - will the DA see out the five years to the eighth administration?