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John Steenhuisen greeting the crowd during the march from Church Square to the Union Buildings, February 17, 2024.
Democratic Alliance (DA) leader John Steehuisen has confirmed that he will contest for the leadership of the party as he approaches the end of his term next year.
Speculation has been rife that some influential people in the DA are pushing for his candidacy for a third term.
Steenhuisen says he respects the work done by the party over the years and he would like to continue to lead.
He was speaking on the sidelines of the party’s 25th birthday celebrations at Hanover Park on the Cape Flats.
🧢 The blue machine turns 25! This milestone is for every South African who believes in our values of freedom, fairness, opportunity and diversity. We’re marking it by sharing real warmth nationwide because true service is prioritising the people’s needs.#ShareDAwarmth pic.twitter.com/tgS45zUvcL
— Democratic Alliance (@Our_DA) June 24, 2025
The low-key event was held at a city run old age home facility where a cake was cut and blankets handed out to the elderly.
