A major leadership shift is on the cards inside South Africa's second-largest political party, with plans in motion for a change at the top when internal elections take place in April.
John Steenhuisen, who has led the Democratic Alliance since 2019, is expected to step aside and not contest another term at the party's upcoming elective conference. Sources familiar with the situation say a formal confirmation of his decision is due on Wednesday.
At 49, Steenhuisen has come under increasing pressure from within the party, largely driven by disagreements over policy direction while the DA forms part of the country's coalition government. His exit would open the door for a new leader to emerge, as reported by MoneyWeb .
