Former politician Ghaleb Cachalia has issued a public appeal for business leaders, religious organisations, and civil society groups to actively resist efforts to destabilise South Africa. Speaking in June 2026, Cachalia highlighted the urgent need to safeguard the nation’s democratic institutions and uphold the rule of law amidst mounting concerns regarding governance and political instability.
Call For Broad Sectors To Unite
Cachalia argued that the preservation of South Africa’s constitutional democracy requires a collective effort from all sectors of society. He warned that remaining apathetic in the face of ongoing political challenges is effectively an endorsement of the forces undermining state stability.
We need all sectors of society to stand up and speak out against those who seek to destabilise our country and undermine our democratic institutions.
Silence in the face of what is being done to our country is complicity.
Contextualising The Need For Stability
This appeal arrives at a time of significant political volatility, often marked by frequent service delivery protests and heated debates regarding the efficacy of current government structures. By engaging diverse stakeholders, including NGOs, Cachalia aims to foster a unified front against populist or anti-democratic actors that threaten the country’s stability.
The call serves as a reminder of the fragility of democratic processes when institutional integrity is perceived to be under threat. As political discourse intensifies, it is expected that public figures will continue to demand greater accountability from both private and public sector leaders to ensure long-term national stability.