John Steenhuisen elected new DA interim leader
Democratic Alliance (DA) parliamentary leader John Steenhuisen has been elected as the party's interim leader.
Steenhuisen, who is the party’s former chief whip, was elected on Sunday following Mmusi Maimane’s abrupt resignation in October.
The battle for the interim leadership was between Steenhuisen and Gauteng MPL Makashule Gana after Western Cape leader Bonginkosi Madikizela withdrew from the race.
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— SollyMalatsi (@SollyMalatsi) November 17, 2019
The @Our_DA interim leader is @jsteenhuisen while Ivan Meyer becomes the interim federal chairperson #DAFederalCouncil
Western Cape MEC for Agriculture Ivan Meyer has been elected as an interim federal chairperson following the resignation of Athol Trollip.