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Leader of South Africa's 2nd largest party to step down

South Africa’s Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen steps down

The head of South Africa’s Democratic Alliance, the second biggest party in the country’s fragile Government of National Unity, will step down in April after weeks of criticism over his leadership.

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Leader of South Africa's second largest party to step down

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Leader of South Africa's second biggest political party says he will step down

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Cape Town mayor considers running for leader of key South African coalition partner

Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis said on Thursday that he was considering running for the leadership of the Democratic Alliance, ‌the second-biggest party in South Africa's coalition government.

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Leader of South Africa’s Democratic Alliance to stand down

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Key South African coalition partner to get new leader in April

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Leader of S. Africa’s Democratic Alliance resigns

John Steenhuisen has led the pro-business Democratic Alliance since 2019, and took it into government in 2024 after the African National Congress failed to win a majority for the first time since South Africa became a democracy. But divisions within the party have widened, and Steenhuisen has faced allegations of corruption.

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South Africa DA shakeup: Out with John Steenhuisen – and in with Helen Zille’s favourite?

Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen has announced he will step down from his position in April after six years at the helm, a move that could leave Helen Zille in control of the party.

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DA president John Steenhuisen to quit as party president

John Steenhuisen, president of the Democratic Alliance, is set to resign as the party prepares for internal elections, amidst internal party pressure.