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The regional conference was to elect leadership tasked with guiding the DA’s strategy in Gauteng North, a critical region that includes the City of Tshwane.

Under Bosch’s leadership expands its footprint significantly, establishing branches in all 107 wards of Tshwane for the first time.

Bosch first assumed the role of regional chairperson in October 2023, and her re-election consolidates her influence within the party’s provincial structures.

She currently serves as the DA’s Shadow MEC for Community Safety in Gauteng, where she has been vocal on issues of policing, crime prevention, and community safety.

Her legislative responsibilities extend to several committees, including oversight of the Premier’s office, giving her a broad platform to scrutinise provincial governance.

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Bosch’s political career spans more than a decade. She served as a Tshwane councillor from 2011 to 2019, during which she rose to become the DA’s deputy chief whip in the City of Tshwane.

Her experience in both local and provincial government has positioned her as a seasoned leader with deep knowledge of the region’s political and administrative dynamics.

Beyond her political career, Bosch is currently pursuing an LLB degree at UNISA and holds certifications in public relations and paralegal studies.

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The Democratic Alliance has voiced serious concerns over the recent developments at the Athletics South Africa, calling for calm, unity and transparency within the embattled sporting body.

As tensions rise ahead of the federation’s upcoming elections on Saturday, the DA has emphasised the need for a fair and credible process, urging all stakeholders to act responsibly and uphold the integrity of athletics governance in South Africa.

“The DA calls on all ASA members and stakeholders to rise above factionalism and recommit to unity, transparency and integrity. These elections must not be tainted by intimidation or interference,” said DA spokesperson on sport, arts and culture Joe McGluva said on Monday.

“They must be governed by fairness, the rule of law and a shared commitment to the long-term wellbeing of South African athletics.”

This follows ASA president James Moloi requesting heighten police presence from the SA Police Service ahead of the federation’s elections on in Kempton Park in Ekurhuleni.

“We believe that your presence will help maintain order and promote a sense of safety throughout the duration of the event,” he wrote.

Earlier on Monday, SABC reported that Central Gauteng Athletics (CGA), a key provincial affiliate, has withdrawn its entire nominations for the upcoming ASA elections.

The unexpected move has further sparked speculation over internal disputes or strategic scheming.

“The council reviewed the matter and decided the list must be withdrawn. They will not compile a new list and will retract the names already submitted. The nominations were never shared with the clubs, and the process was flawed because the clubs were excluded,” said CGA general manager Mandla Radebe.

McGluva highlighted the deepening crisis at the ASA, pointing to legal threats from licence holders, the withdrawal of CGA nominees, and reports of other provinces following suit.

He described the anticipated police presence at what should be a routine elective meeting, as unprecedented and national embarrassment.

“Sadly, this latest turmoil is not an isolated incident. It reflects a persistent pattern of dysfunction, frequently evident when ASA appears before the portfolio committee in Parliament,” he added.

McGluva said the ongoing instability within ASA overshadowed the accomplishments of athletes like 19-year-old Bayanda Walaza, who recently broke his own national U20 100m record in with a 9.94 seconds sprint in Zagreb, Croatia.

He said such achievements deserved national celebration and should not be eclipsed by administrative turmoil.

“Our athletes deserve more than mismanagement and infighting. They deserve a federation that reflects the principles of accountability, professionalism and unity,” McGluva said.

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EFF leader Julius Malema told conference delegates on Friday that the party was gathering at a difficult time marked by electoral decline and what he described as “infiltration and sabotage”.

Malema was reflecting on the parlous state of the organisation over the past five years at the EFF’s third National People’s Assembly.

Over 2000 delegates are attending the elective conference taking place at the Nasrec near Soweto.

“Fellow Fighters, our presence here, after deliberate and coordinated efforts to destroy us, is another sign that the African spirit can never be broken,” Malema told delegates.

“We are faced with a new moment wherein the EFF experienced its first electoral decline and suffered unprecedented levels of sabotage and infiltration. It is for this reason, delegates, that the theme for this NPA is: ‘Defend, Rebuild and Advance the Struggle for Economic Freedom’.”

In recent months, the EFF has been rocked by resignations of senior leaders, including former national chairperson Advocate Dali Mpofu, who has since joined a growing list of members who have left the party to join Jacob Zuma’s-led uMkhonto we Sizwe (MK) party.

Other high-profile members who left the party include former deputy president Floyd Shivambu, as well as former MPs Advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane and Mzwanele Manyi.

Malema said the EFF had, over the past five years, refused to stand by and ignore what was going wrong in the country.

He acknowledged the decline of the party during the 2024 national and provincial elections. However, there were some gains, he argued.

“We contested all 4468 municipal wards and received more than 3.2 million votes. Not only did we maintain our 2016 electoral support, but more importantly, we increased it,” said Malema.

“These votes secured us a total of 1066 municipal council seats, an increase of 240 seats. While this was not what we hoped for, we increased the number of ward seats we won from 11 in 2016 to 19.” 

Malema slammed the ANC’s decision not to form a coalition with the EFF after it failed to secure a majority in the May elections, accusing the ruling party of aligning with what he called “historical enemies”.

He further alleged that a narrative has emerged post-elections portraying the EFF as a national threat.

“When ideas are lost, blackmail and swart gevaar become the strategy,” he said.

“We are told that if the EFF is in government, it will be doomsday for the people of South Africa. We stand here resilient, fearless, and determined to attain the goals and objectives of the millions who have come before us, who died fighting against colonial domination and exploitation.”

Malema pointed out the Phala Phala case involving President Cyril Ramaphosa, which was recently heard at the Constitutional Court, as an example of the EFF holding political leaders accountable.

He reminded the delegates that the integrity of the judiciary was paramount.

“We must protect the ideal of the rule of law and the Constitutional supremacy especially in volatile situations, even if it means paying a visit to try and convince a former president to comply with the Constitutional Court and the Zondo Commission,” he said.

Party members were also reminded to stay vigilant as there would be attempts to discredit the EFF’s achievements as non-existent or disruptive.  

He added that this was because the agenda was to undermine that which capital did not control.  

“We must expect an aggressive onslaught from captains of industry and their media puppets. We have seen this especially since we celebrated a decade of existence at FNB Stadium, where we united more than 120,000 people under one roof, as a symbol of the common purpose and unity we share as a movement,” said Malema.

“So, no one, Commissars and Fighters, has any ideological basis to call the EFF authoritarian. The very capitalist system we live under thrives on authority, and it is the authority of the few.”

The elective congress enters its second day on Saturday, with the election of the EFF’s top leaders expected to take place.

It remains uncertain whether Julius Malema will face a challenger for the position of president.

However, the singing and chants on the first day of the conference suggest strong support for Malema to secure a third term.

According to party insiders, outgoing EFF secretary-general Marshall Dlamini is expected to contest for the position of deputy president.

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The EFF elective conference gets underway on Friday in what promises to be a peaceful affair as bruised leader, Julius Malema, goes into the party’s election limping but assured of a win.

There is no clear candidate to challenge him for the top job.

The red berets will go into what they call national assembly bleeding following the defection of some of its senior members, including Floyd Shivambu, to the MK Party led by former president Jacob Zuma.

In a state of readiness press conference, EFF secretary-general Marshall Dlamini said the party was ready to hold the elective conference, pointing out that even during registration it had been smooth sailing.

By Thursday late afternoon, 90% of the 2500 delegates had been registered.

It is not clear who will replace Shivambu, who was the deputy president, but Dlamini is well positioned to fill the post.

The rumour mill has been rife that the fallout between Malema and Shivambu was because Malema favoured Dlamini to be his deputy.

Malema is likely to be voted back into the top spot for a third term despite the party losing support in the elections.

Dlamini told reporters on Thursday that the new leadership would be announced on Sunday.

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