The Democratic Alliance (DA) is one of the major partners of the proposed Government of National Unity (GNU).

The party has been governing the Western Cape since 2009.

It retained the province with an outright majority in the May 2024 elections.

SABC News visited Houtbay, a traditional fishing town and economic hub, surrounded by impoverished communities.

Mercedes Besent spoke to some of the people of Hangberg and Mandela Park about their challenges, sentiments and expectations from a Government of National Unity.

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