Vavi confirms coalition talks with DA
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Former Cosatu General Secretary Zwelinzima Vavi, has
confirmed reports he met with Democratic Alliance Leader Mmusi Maimane.
The Sunday Times reported Maimane offered Vavi the deputy mayoral candidacy in the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro.
But Vavi has denied this.
He admits a meeting was held - but says they discussed the possibility of the United Front and the DA forming a coalition.
“I told Maimane he should ask the United Front and see if they would be interested in discussions of a coalition” he says.