Christian Democratic Alliance (South Africa)

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The Christian Democratic Alliance was a minor political party in South Africa, [1] an alliance of five Christian Democratic parties: the Alliance for Community Transformation, the Christian Democratic Party, the Federation of Democrats, the New Labour Party, and the Party vir Christelike Politiek (Party for Christian Politics). These parties continued as independent entities until the 2009 election.

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The party failed to win any seats in the 2009 general election and subsequently dissolved itself.

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2009 11,6380.07-

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References

  1. "Final List of Parties to contest the 2009 Elections". Polity.org.za. 11 March 2009. Retrieved 13 April 2009.