Candidates for DA Interim Federal Leader and Interim Federal Chairperson

Issued by Desiree Van Der Walt – Presiding Officer of Federal Council Elections
31 Oct 2019 in News

The Democratic Alliance (DA) can confirm that the period for nominations for DA Interim Federal Leader and DA Interim Federal Chairperson has now officially closed.

The elections will take place at a special sitting of the DA Federal Council (FedCo) on Sunday, 17 November 2019, at Nkululeko House in Bruma, Johannesburg.

The following persons availed themselves to contest for the position of DA Interim Federal Leader:

  • Bonginkosi Madikizela
  • John Steenhuisen
  • Makashule Gana

The following persons availed themselves to contest for the position of DA Interim Federal Chairperson:

  • Dharmesh Dhaya
  • Ivan Meyer
  • Khume Ramulifho
  • Nomafrench Mbombo

The nominations for the two positions closed at 17:00 this afternoon and we now look forward to a constructive period of campaigning between the candidates in line with the DA’s values and rules for internal elections.