US EditionSolly Msimanga announces bid for DA federal chair
Solly Msimanga and Geordin Hill-Lewis seek to lead the DA amid a leadership transition, aiming to renew the party ahead of municipal polls, with nominations closing March 23.
- On Friday, Gauteng DA leader Solly Msimanga announced his bid for federal chair at the Union Buildings in Pretoria, saying, `Now we have an opportunity, this is why I'm putting up my hand and saying, this time we will do it, this time we will be able to as a collective with whoever that will be elected as a leader and this position will be used much more,' said Msimanga.
- After John Steenhuisen announced he would not run, his decision opened a leadership transition raising questions about the party's future direction ahead of key votes later this year.
- In Elsies River on Friday, Geordin Hill-Lewis launched his campaign at Elsies River Civic Centre to chants from about 200 supporters, backed by senior DA figures including Siviwe Gwarube, who formally nominated him.
- Nominations opened on Friday and close on 23 March, leaving candidates three weeks to secure endorsements before the DA chooses new leadership at its Federal Congress in April.
- Amid internal debate over the GNU, party figures argue that Hill-Lewis, backed by donors and Zille, prefers to retain his Cape Town mayoralty if elected.
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Mayor of Cape Town announces bid for DA party leadership
The mayor of Cape Town on Friday announced he would be running for leadership of the Democratic Alliance (DA), the second-largest party in South Africa's ruling coalition, after current leader John Steenhuisen said he would not be running for a third term.
South Africa: 'Time to Renew' - - Hill-Lewis Declares Bid for DA's Top Job
Geordin Hill-Lewis has thrown his hat into the ring for the top job at the Democratic Alliance, launching his campaign in Elsies River to cheers from supporters and endorsements from senior party figures.
Geordin Hill-Lewis accepts nomination to succeed John Steenhuisen as DA leader – The Mail & Guardian
Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has announced his candidacy for national leader of the Democratic Alliance (DA), positioning himself to succeed outgoing John Steenhuisen before the party’s upcoming congress in April. Hill-Lewis made the announcement on Friday in Cape Town, weeks after Steenhuisen confirmed he would not seek re-election. The decision clears the way for a leadership contest at the DA’s federal congress where delegates will elec…
OFFICIAL | Geordin Hill-Lewis enters race to lead the DA
Geordin Hill-Lewis has officially entered the race to succeed John Steenhuisen as leader of the Democratic Alliance (DA), confirming on Friday that he has accepted nomination for the party’s top position. The announcement sets the stage for a leadership contest ahead of the DA’s federal congress scheduled for April, where delegates from across the country will elect the party’s next leader and federal executive. Campaign Launch on the Cape Flats…
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