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Helen Zille has won the race and is now the Democratic Alliance's Federal Council chair. The party is now briefing

DA leaders briefs the media following Helen Zille's announcement as the new Federal Council chair. Picture: EWN

Eyewitness News | 121 days ago

JOHANNESBURG - The Democratic Alliance is briefing the media following the announcement of Helen Zille as the party's new Federal Council chair.

Zille takes over James Selfe who occupied the position for 19 years.

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