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DA hoping for a 'reset' with upcoming elective congress
Following its federal council meeting over the weekend, the party was now getting ready to elect a permanent leader and federal chairperson after the...
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UDM: Mongameli Bobani was ousted because he refused favours
Mongameli Bobani was removed through a motion of no confidence on Thursday.
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Zille says she's not interested in leading DA again
Democratic Alliance (DA) federal council chairperson Helen Zille said that she would not throw her name in the hat to lead the party again.
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DA sets Thursday deadline for party leader post nominations
This follows the resignations of Mmusi Maimane and Athol Trollip as the party leader and federal chairperson respectively.
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Zille: DA still committed to diversity despite resignations over race
Following its federal executive meeting on Thursday, the party has moved to allay fears that its imploding, saying it will not be derailed by internal or external issues.
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DA allays fears of implosion, says won't be derailed by internal issues
As things stand, the party has no CEO, no leader, no federal leader, no chief whip in Parliament and it will soon be without a mayor in Johannesburg.
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DA says working to fill leadership vacuum as matter of urgency
The Democratic Alliance (DA) has announced it will hold another federal council meeting as soon as possible to elect interim leaders who will replace Mmusi Maimane and Athol Trollip.
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IRR: It's flattering to be seen as kingmakers in DA crisis
Party leader Mmusi Maimane and federal chairperson Athol Trollip called it quits on Wednesday.
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Zille responds to Maimane, Trollip resignations
The DA's former leader and new federal council chairperson Helen Zille said that she was shocked by the resignations of Mmusi Maimane and Athol Trollip.
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Athol Trollip resigns from DA
Immediately after Mmusi Maimane announced his resignation as DA leader, Athol Trollip confirmed he was leaving the party and exiting politics.
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Buthelezi honours Maimane’s commitment to liberty & democracy
At the same time, Freedom Front Plus leader Pieter Groenewald believes the DA is going to see more high-profile departures and that it could possibly split.
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DA focuses on replacing Maimane and Trollip
DA's Federal Council chair Helen Zille said the party sought legal advice on what to do following the resignations of Mmusi Maimane and Athol Trollip and would discuss it at a federal executive meeting on Thursday.
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Former DA leader Maimane: I'm looking forward to the next chapter
Mmusi Maimane resigned together with former Nelson Mandela Bay Mayor Athol Trollip on Wednesday afternoon, saying that the party was no longer a vehicle best suited to take forward the vision of building one South Africa for all.
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De Lille to Maimane over DA resignation: I told you so
Taking to Facebook this evening, Patricia De Lille said Mmusi Maimane got a taste of his own medicine.
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Maimane, Trollip exits leave DA in disarray, deeply divided
The resignations came after over seven hours of the federal executive meeting on Wednesday that was meant to discuss Herman Mashaba's resignation on Monday.
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LIVE BLOG: Maimane steps down as DA leader
DA leader Mmusi Maimane addressed the media on Wednesday afternoon and announced he was resigning as DA leader.
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As wait continues for Maimane briefing, sources say Trollip has resigned
DA leader Mmusi Maimane was meant to address the media at 1pm but that was moved to 3pm and then moved again to a later time, which hasn’t been disclosed.
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DA leaders deliberate who should be the next federal chair
The gathering, at Nkululeko House, has seen discussions on several issues, including the organisation’s renewal report compiled by former party leader Tony Leon among others.
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DA to elect new Fedex chair, assess ‘dismal’ election performance today
Helen Zille, Athol Trollip, Mike Waters and Thomas Walters are in the race for the powerful position.
