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• Helen Zille Delivers Final Address As Federal Council Chair, Urging DA Successors To Defend The Political Centre

  Published: Apr 11, 2026

  Section: Africa

  During her final speech at the Democratic Alliance’s federal congress in Midrand, Helen Zille expressed confidence in a new generation of leaders while warning against the dangers...

• Gauteng Leader Solly Msimanga Signals Confidence Ahead Of Crucial Federal Chairperson Vote At DA National Congress

  Published: Apr 11, 2026

  Section: Africa

  Solly Msimanga has declared his readiness to assume the role of federal chairperson as the Democratic Alliance holds its 2026 national congress in Midrand. Msimanga is challenging...

• Democratic Alliance Convenes in Midrand for Landmark Federal Congress Amid National Government Participation

  Published: Apr 11, 2026

  Section: Africa

  More than 2,000 delegates have gathered at the Gallagher Convention Centre for the Democratic Alliance’s two day federal congress to elect new leadership and vote on constitutional...

• Siviwe Gwarube Endorses Geordin Hill-Lewis to Succeed John Steenhuisen as DA Federal Leader

  Published: Apr 11, 2026

  Section: Africa

  As the Democratic Alliance (DA) kicks off its 2026 Federal Congress, Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has emerged as the frontrunner to replace outgoing leader John Steenhuisen....