South Africa's official opposition, the Democratic Alliance, believes that the districts add an unnecessary fourth layer of government (between provinces and municipalities) and has called for them to be eliminated.[6]
Mokgatlho wa kganetso, Democratic Alliance, o re dikarolwana tse ga di tlhokege, mme di oketsa di leyara tsa golomente go sa tlhokege (magareng ga diprofense le dimasepala), mme DA e re dikarolwana tse di tloswe.[2]