The Democratic Alliance (DA) today announces the candidates nominated to stand for election to leadership positions within the Federal Council.
These candidates are standing to be elected by Federal Council delegates, with the outcomes to be announced at the Party’s Federal Congress taking place on 11 and 12 April 2026.
The Federal Council is the DA’s highest decision-making body between Federal Congresses.
Those elected to serve in its leadership will carry the significant responsibility of managing the business of the Federal Council, ensuring accountability, and supporting the effective functioning of the DA across all levels.
The candidates for election at the DA Federal Council, are as follows:
For Chairperson of the Federal Finance Committee:
— Burke, Mark
— Marais, Erik
— Nkosi, Fanyana
For Three Deputy Chairpersons of Federal Council:
— Balie, Deonay
— Dyonase, Sibusiso
— Lotriet, Annelie
— Mabaso, Innocent James
— Mackenzie, Ricardo
— Makoela, John Popifa
— Mbombo, Nomafrench
— Phenyane, Lungile
— Pophaim, Carl
— Sathekge, Segope Gabriel
— Seitlholo, Sello
— Smith, JP
— Walters, Thomas
For Chairperson of Federal Council:
— Horn, Werner
— Mokoena, Neo
— Sarupen, Ashor
The DA looks forward to robust campaigning, as delegates select leaders who will help steer the Party in the period ahead.
To submit any media query for any candidate running for the Federal Council election, this dedicated email address can be used: FedCon26Media@da.org.za