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DA’s new parliamentary leader George Michalakis.
The Democratic Alliance (DA)’s George Michalakis has been elected as the party’s Parliamentary leader.
His election comes after the DA elected a new leader Geordin Hill-Lewis, who is the executive mayor of the City of Cape Town and not a member of Parliament.
Michalakis was elected during the party’s caucus meeting today.
The party says he will spearhead its efforts to rescue South Africa in line with its commitments to the electorate in the last election.
It says these include leading legislative agenda, such as its bill to replace BEE and bar impeached officials from serving in Parliament.
📣 The DA has officially elected George Michalakis as our new Parliamentary Leader. Ready to lead the DA in Parliament in line with our efforts to fight for accountability and drive our mission to get SA working for all.
We remain committed to fighting for all South Africans. pic.twitter.com/hxD0nUDiGP
— Democratic Alliance (@Our_DA) May 7, 2026
