Riyaz Patel
New DA interim Parliamentary leader John Steenhuisen has appointed Natasha Mazzone as the party’s new Chief Whip.
Mazzone served in various positions in the DA benches, serving in the communications committee and later public enterprises portfolio committee.
Steenhuisen appointed Mazzone at the party’s caucus meeting on Thursday morning.
Jacques Julius will remain as deputy chief whip.
A week ago, the DA was without a chief whip, as Steenhuisen had to vacate this position as his term was tied to that of Mmusi Maimane, who resigned as DA and parliamentary leader.
Steenhuisen was elected unopposed as new parliamentary leader and has since signaled his intention to contest the leadership position of the party.
He also appointed Solly Malatsi as his parliamentary counsellor.
