Msimanga to continue as DA Gauteng leader after clinching top position

Newly elected Democratic Alliance (DA) Federal Chairperson Solly Msimanga said he would continue serving as the party’s Gauteng leader after his election to the top position in the organisation.

The party held its federal congress at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand this weekend, where its new leadership was elected.

Msimanga emerged as a big winner at the congress, securing one of the most influential positions in the party.

Msimanga has taken over as the DA’s Federal Chairperson, succeeding Ivan Meyer, a senior and prominent leader in the party.

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He said while his new role is demanding, he will remain the party’s Gauteng leader at least until the next provincial congress.

“Gauteng has taken a decision that I must remain in my seat. Whether congress is going to be called now or after the elections, that is something that my PEC [provincial executive committee] will have to decide.”

Msimanga said his main goal is to grow the party’s support.

“If we are to be the biggest, we should be way above 32%. So, we should get to 35% or more – so that we can have a realistic chance of being the biggest party and maybe forming the bigger partner in the coalition.”

Msimanga said the party’s focus is to deliver a strong performance in the upcoming local government elections.

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