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DA Federal Council meeting: Maimane's call for an early congress & more
DA national spokesperson Solly Malatsi addressed the media on 19 October 2019 at the party's headquarters, Nkululeko House, in Bruma, Johannesburg. Here's what you need to know.
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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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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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DA unable to say whether its CEO Paul Boughey resigned over infighting
His departure comes ahead of the party’s Federal Council this weekend where a report commissioned into the DA’s dismal performance in this year’s elections will be discussed.
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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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Mashaba: I’ll leave if DA is taken over by right-wing elements
Herman Mashaba touched on a number of thorny issues within the DA including transformation, his thoughts on leader Mmusi Maimane, as well as the post of federal council chair.
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Trollip on Maimane's leadership: No calls for early congress yet
Former Nelson Mandela Bay Mayor Athol Trollip offered his thoughts on Mmusi Maimame amid calls for him to step down.
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DA needs to get back to its core values, says Mike Waters
Deputy Federal chairperson Mike Waters said that Helen Zille should be allowed back into the DA's top structures.
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CARTOON: SuperHelen
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DA 'factional warfare' prompts IRR to 'save' SA opposition parties
The institute said it was, in fact, its job to 'interfere' in the affairs of business, government, and political parties 'all the time to win their support for policies that will ensure South Africa’s success and the prosperity of all its people'.
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DA needs to go back to its old roots, says Deputy Federal Chair Mike Waters
Mike Waters is gunning for the position of DA Federal Council chairperson, alongside Helen Zille, Athol Trollip and Thomas Walters.
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Helen Zille: If the DA dies, South Africa’s democracy dies
Why has Helen Zille returned to politics? The former DA leader explains her return and addresses allegations that she's against diversity in the party.
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A new report could be the latest threat to Mmusi Maimane’s leadership
DA leader Mmusi Maimane seems to be facing pressure on multiple fronts; the latest is a report compiled by Tony Leon at the party's request, looking into Maimane’s leadership.
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DA’s Moody tells his party to pay back Steinhoff’s money
DA’s Gauteng leader John Moody has come out in defence of Mmusi Maimane, who has been accused of insisting on driving a Steinhoff sponsored car months after the company’s fraud scandal was exposed.
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Zille claims she’s backed by those who want to ‘heal’ the DA
Zille took some party members by surprise after she announced her submission of a nomination to replace James Selfe as federal chairperson.
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Zille announcement raises questions about Maimane's future as DA leader
On Friday, Hellen Zille announced she would be running for the position of DA Federal Council chair as the party’s leader Mmusi Maimane fights for his survival as leader.
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DA clears Maimane of wrongdoing over Steinhoff car, CT home
The party’s finance committee initiated an investigation at the request of Maimane after he was accused of having insisted on using the car even after the company’s fraud scandal was exposed.
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Maimane: DA needs to evaluate relationship it had with Steinhoff
In a wide ranging interview with EWN, the DA leader denied claims from within the party that he insisted on driving a Steinhoff sponsored vehicle months after the company’s fraud scandal was exposed.
