Tshidi Madia & Abigail Javier10 April 2024 | 4:41

WATCH | 'Political mercenaries' comment - Tshidi Madia on John Steenhuisen

Eyewitness News' Tshidi Madia delves into why DA leader John Steenhuisen's 'political mercenaries' comment during the launch of the party's manifesto in the Western Cape has caused such a stir.

WATCH | 'Political mercenaries' comment - Tshidi Madia on John Steenhuisen

DA leader John Steenhuisen. Picture: Eyewitness News

Democratic Alliance (DA) leader John Steenhuisen addressed supporters in Paarl where the party launched its Western Cape manifesto on 6 April 2024.

During his address, he called parties like the Patriotic Alliance and GOOD "political mercenaries". He also denounced them for campaigning in the DA-run province, and claimed there was a desire by some to loot the Western Cape.