PHUTI MOSOMANE
THE DA Federal Congress presiding officers, Greg Krumbock and Bridget Masango, on Wednesday announced the names of candidates to stand for election at the party’s Federal Congress in April.
The current party leader John Steenhuisen is expected to contest former Johannesburg Mayor Mpho Phalatse for the position of DA Federal leader.
The DA will hold its elective federal congress on 1 and 2 April 2023.
“In just 17 days, DA Federal Congress delegates will participate in a democratic internal election to select the leadership of the DA that will take the party forward,” said Krumbock.
He said preparation for DA Federal Congress 2023 is proceeding full steam and the hard work being carried out to prepare for a successful Federal Congress is progressing according to plan.
“We are very pleased with the diversity of our candidates as well as the provincial representation and the age diversity. We can also confirm that the nominations process was thorough and democratic,” said Krumbrock.
“The DA looks forward to a robust and successful Federal Congress as we demonstrate a clear commitment to internal democracy in our Party.”
Nominations for the candidates standing for election opened on 6 February 2023 and closed on Monday 13 March 2023.
Here is the list of those nominated for elections:
Federal Finance Chairperson
Dion George
Lungile Phenyane
Deputy Chairpersons of Federal Council
Annelie Lotriet
Ashor Sarupen
James Masango
Lungile Phenyane
Segope Sathekge
Thomas Walters
Tyrone Gray
Chairperson of Federal Council:
Helen Zille
Lungile Phenyane
Deputy Federal Chairpersons:
Anton Bredell
Jean-Pierre (JP) Smith
Lungile Phenyane
Natasha Mazzone
Nqaba Bhanga
Refiloe Nt’sekhe
Shehana Kajee
Solly Malatsi
Federal Chairperson:
Ivan Meyer
Lungile Phenyane
Qhawekazi Mbatha
Federal Leader:
John Steenhuisen
Lungile Phenyane
Mpho Phalatse
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