The DAs federal executive committee fedex has accepted a report clearing party leader John Steenhuisen on allegations that he had misappropriated party funds through the use of his party-issued credit card.
However, fedex accepted a recommendation from its federal legal commission FLC that a disciplinary inquiry be instituted to determine whether either Steenhuisen or DA member Dion George violated sections of the DAs federal constitution. This relates to bringing the party into disrepute, reflecting negatively on the party and undermining internal co-operation within the party.
The Sowetans sister newspaper Sunday Times reported that the DAs bitter internal row has escalated, with axed former environment minister George taking the unprecedented step of reporting Steenhuisen to the public protector. George alleged Steenhuisen had him axed from the cabinet under false pretences in favour of Willie Aucamp, whose family George alleges benefits from the highly lucrative trade in lion hunting.
