National and Provincial elections are due in a year. The DA must further strengthen its share of national vote. A result that raises the DA share will increase accountability to the electorate. For the DA share to grow, high turnout and new voter numbers are required. Further, those tired of the incumbent party (in power for 20 years) have to send a clear message by voting for the DA. Splitting the vote or not voting is not enough, a clear message must be driven home.
Equally, the DA has to continue to demonstrate, daily and repeatedly, that the party is accountable, transparent, delivers services effectively, and cares about the lives of every South African.
daward57 
Couldn’t have been better put. Especially as the country lurches from one mess up to the next, seemingly rudderless. The Titanic will look like a dinghy sinking if nothing is done.