US EditionUPDATE | ‘Not defeated, but hurt’ – Dion George on his resignation from DA
Dion George cited failure to investigate alleged financial misuse and leadership compromised by African National Congress influence as reasons for resignation from the Democratic Alliance.
- On Thursday, Dion George announced his resignation from the Democratic Alliance and Parliament in a televised eNCA interview, confirming he cancelled his party membership and resigned as federal chair of finance and MP.
- While at COP30 in Brazil, George learned of a reshuffle and his planned replacement, and President Cyril Ramaphosa named Willie Aucamp at John Steenhuisen's request.
- George alleges Steenhuisen was `captured` by the ANC and other criminal interests and targeted by a smear campaign; he accuses the DA Federal Legal Commission of `whitewashing` credit-card irregularities and has lodged a detailed complaint with the Public Protector.
- Helen Zille, DA Federal Council chairperson, said George should have tested claims through the DA Federal Legal Commission as the FLC process will continue Monday, and the party wished him well.
- George demanded a full independent forensic probe disclosed to DA voters and donors before the conference and warned the party needs an incorruptible leader to remain effective in the GNU, linking failure to secure the `10%` tariff with the US to job and growth losses.
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Why I have chosen to leave the DA — Dion George
After nearly 30 years as a member of the DA, I have resigned my party membership, my leadership positions and my seat in Parliament. This decision follows a period in which it became increasingly difficult for me to continue serving within the party under the current leadership and circumstances. I believe the DA has lost clarity and confidence in distinguishing itself within the Government of National Unity. While I remain committed to South Af…
Dion George quits DA ahead of disciplinary hearing outcome – The Mail & Guardian
Former minister of environment, forestry and fisheries Dion George has resigned from the Democratic Alliance (DA) and from parliament, following a public fallout with party leader John Steenhuisen. George announced his resignation in an interview with eNCA, during which he read out a prepared statement setting out his reasons for leaving the party he joined in 1995. He said he had written to the DA on Thursday to terminate his party membership …
BREAKING: Dion George quits DA - 'a party captured by the ANC'
Former Minister of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries Dion George has resigned from the Democratic Alliance (DA), launching a scathing attack against the party and its leadership. In a statement, George described the DA as “intolerable” and claimed that party leader John Steenhuisen has been captured. DA’S INTERNAL ISSUES George, who has been a member of the DA since 1995, cited ongoing internal issues with Steenhuisen as the reason for his res…
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