DA: Maimane remains party leader
The Democratic Alliance (DA) Federal Executive has confirmed that party leader Mmusi Maimane would remain in his position until the next conference.
FedEx chairperson Athol Trollip briefed the media on the outcomes of their meeting on Monday.
Trollip addressed speculation that Maimane would be ousted as leader of the DA following the party’s disappointing election results.
"There has been much speculation about the future of our Leader, Mmusi Maimane. We would like to state that Mr Maimane remains our leader until a Federal Congress, scheduled for 2021 decides otherwise.
"Any talk of a change of a leadership change before a federal congress must be dispelled.
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"As the leadership of the party, at both a national and provincial level, we are unambiguous in our support for Maimane, who has led the DA with exemption since the 2015 Nelson Mandela Bay federal congress, and his unopposed election in 2018."
Trollip says the loss in voter support is no cause for celebration.
"We are not blind to support in some areas nor are we deaf to the voices of those who chose to support another party in this election. Where the losses occurred, we will work on regaining the trust of the people as we head into the 2021 local government elections."
He believes the blame for the loss of support falls on every member's shoulders.
Trollip says the party will be heading back to the drawing board to review its organisational structure.
"And how we can best operate as a party that occupies governments that serve around 15 million people, and the way we campaign. This review will be in consultation with all stakeholders of the party."