Zille says she has the energy to run as a DA leader

By Simon Nare

DA Federal Council chairperson Helen Zille has not ruled herself out of running for the party’s leadership position in the next elective congress, as it emerged that current leader John Steenhuisen is under siege and is likely to be replaced.

Speaking on a radio programme on Thursday, Zille said if she was nominated in the congress, she would be up to the task to contest. It was unclear whether she wants to contest the top position or other senior federal positions.

“I have more energy than I had when I was 20,” Zille said when asked if she had the energy for it.

Zille, however, said she still had confidence in Steenhuisen and worked well with him.

A towering figure in the DA and seen as influential in who takes over, it remains to be seen if she will command enough support to get the nomination after