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Issues facing the DA are enormous - Zille
EWN's Clement Manyathela sat down with Helen Zille after she was announced as the new Democratic Alliance Federal Council chair and spoke about the new position, the relationship with Mmusi Maimane and more.
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There's no reason why Maimane and I can't work together - Zille
EWN's Clement Manyathela sat down with Helen Zille after she was announced as the new Democratic Alliance Federal Council chair and spoke about the new position, the relationship with Mmusi Maimane and more.
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DA: We still believe in Mmusi Maimane's leadership
It’s not a secret that Mmusi Maimane and Zille haven’t seen eye to eye in recent years. However, after her appointment on Sunday, the former leader said she would give Maimane space to do his work.
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Helen Zille on new job: 'I am going to be the background coordinator'
Asked if she trusted Maimane’s leadership, Zille said she trusted the leadership of the DA and answering whether or not she trusted Maimane’s leadership was out of her lane.
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‘I will stay in my lane,’ says new DA Fedex chair Zille
Zille now holds the powerful position of the Federal Council executive, a position which makes her responsible for the day to day running of the party.
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WATCH LIVE: Zille speaks after winning DA Federal Council chair
Zille entered the race a few weeks ago, beating her other three competitors Athol Trollip, Mike Waters and Thomas Walters.
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WATCH LIVE: DA briefs media on new Fedex chair
Helen Zille has won the race and is now the Democratic Alliance's Federal Council chair. The party is now briefing
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Helen Zille is the new DA Federal Council chair
Zille entered the race a few weeks ago, joining Athol Trollip, Mike Waters and Thomas Walters.
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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.
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Discipline key says DA as party discusses report on election performance
The DA lost five seats in the National Assembly after this year’s polls.
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Mmusi Maimane reiterates call for DA to hold early elective congress
Maimane made the call at the party's Federal Council meeting in Bruma, Johannesburg.
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If Zille returns to DA, Maimane may have to fall – analysts
Zille doesn’t seem to have confidence in him, and Maimane no longer regards her as a mentor.
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Maimane calls on Federal Council members to focus on DA’s future growth
The DA’s Federal Council is being described as a watershed moment even by party members.
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Battle for DA's future: Who will succeed James Selfe as fedco chair?
The two factions within the party are represented through the main contenders for the position of federal council chair, Helen Zille and Athol Trollip.
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DA Federal Council chair candidates not helping party deal with issues: analyst
Former party leader Helen Zille and Athol Trollip are front-runners for the post in a field that also includes Thomas Walters and Mike Waters.
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ANALYSIS: A turbulent transition: The DA faces a rocky future
Because it's a blend of political influences, the transition it is facing has, inevitably, had an existential effect on the Democratic Alliance.
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Zille, Trollip, Waters and Walters: Who's who in the DA's power race
Helen Zille, Athol Trollip, Mike Waters and Thomas Walters are all vying for the Democratic Alliance's federal council chair position. This is who they are and the experience they bring to the position.
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DA fedco chair candidates barred from going at each other in public
The party’s presiding officer Desiree van der Walt says she wrote to candidates on Tuesday requesting them to refrain from doing media interviews.
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Madikizela: DA delegates won't be forced to vote for particular chair candidate
The powerful position of federal chairperson is up for grabs later this month when the party will vote in a replacement for the long-serving James Selfe.
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Trollip confident he'll beat Zille in DA Federal Council chair contest
The four-way contest for the key position pits Athol Trollip against Helen Zille, as well as MPs Thomas Walters and Mike Waters.
