Democratic Liberal Congress

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Democratic Liberal Congress
FounderPatrick Pillay
FoundedJune 2016
Ideology Liberalism
Political position Centre
National Assembly seats
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Provincial Legislatures
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Website
dlc.org.za

The Democratic Liberal Congress (DLC) is a South African political party formed in 2016 by Patrick Pillay.

Contents

Pillay was a Minority Front councillor for fifteen years before infighting in that party after the death of longstanding leader Amichand Rajbansi led him to break away and form the DLC. [1]

The party opposes affirmative action and land expropriation without compensation, and is in favour of austerity measures for government and simplifying business. [2]

Election results

National elections

ElectionTotal votesShare of voteSeats+/–Government
2019 10,7670.06%
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2024
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Provincial elections

Election [3] Eastern Cape Free State Gauteng Kwazulu-Natal Limpopo Mpumalanga North-West Northern Cape Western Cape
 %Seats %Seats %Seats %Seats %Seats %Seats %Seats %Seats %Seats
2019 ------0.38%0/80----------

Municipal elections

ElectionVotes %
2016 [4] 11,8950.03%
2021 [5] 8,1780.03%

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References

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