The announcement by DA leader John Steenhuisen that he would not seek re-election has sparked a leadership race to succeed him that could see Cape Town mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis competing against Gauteng provincial leader Solly Msimanga.
The two popular leaders have confirmed that they were being lobbied to take over the party reins when the DA holds its congress in April.
Yesterday, Hill-Lewis told his caucus he was seriously considering contesting for the position after Steenhuisen announced his withdrawal.
