2023 Democratic Alliance Federal Congress
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The Democratic Alliance (DA) held its leadership conference between the 1st and 2 April 2023 at Gallagher Estate in Gauteng, South Africa.[1] This congress what was described as the largest party conference since its formation in 2000.[2]
Candidates
[edit]Mpho Phalatse announced her candidacy for federal leader election, running against then incumbent leader John Steenhuisen, in March 2023.[3] She had previously served as mayor of Johannesburg in 2021 and 2022.
Results
[edit]Over 2000 delegates voted, making up 98,2% of the registered amount of DA delegates. The election at Gallagher Estate resulted in John Steenhuisen being re-elected DA federal leader by an overwhelming majority of 83%. His opponent, former mayor of Johannesburg Mpho Phalatse, won the remaining 17%.
References
[edit]- ^ "DA Federal Congress official website". Democratic Alliance. Retrieved 2025-11-12.
- ^ Subramoney, Narissa (2023-04-02). "John Steenhuisen emerges victorious in the DA leadership race". The Citizen. Retrieved 2025-11-12.
- ^ "Phalatse goes up against Steenhuisen for DA's top position". www.polity.org.za. Retrieved 2025-11-12.