Who will lead the Gauteng DA? It’s Ramulifho against Msimanga
DA Gauteng incumbent leader, Solly Msimanga is fighting to keep his position against Member of the Provincial Legislature (MPL), Khume Ramulifho as the party seeks to elect new leadership ahead of 2024 national elections.
About 1000 delegates are gathered at Birchwood Hotel and OR Tambo Conference Centre in Boksburg, where the party will elect a new provincial leader who will "play an integral part in charting a way forward for the party in the 2024 elections,"
Party leader, John Steenhuisen is expected to address delegates on the strategic importance of Gauteng in his so-called Moonshot Pact.
He is joined in opening the congress by Federal Council Chairperson, Helen Zille, and Federal Chairperson, Ivan Meyer.
DA MP, Werner Horn says the party hopes for a leader that will salvage the DA's chances of winning over Gauteng voters next year.
"In next year's election, Gauteng is going to be a key battle-ground province," he notes.
The incumbent provincial chairperson, Fred Nel is fighting to retain the position against Katlego Mathebe.
For the position of deputy provincial chairperson, the list includes Lungile Penyane who was also contesting for several positions at the national congress in April.
Other candidates are Moleko Arthur, Mthumunye Glen, Radebe Richard, and Ryder Dennis Richard.
