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Political tactic: Some DA leaders say that while DA leader John Steenhuisen remains the party’s preferred candidate, there was a faction seeking to remove him from power. Photo: Delwyn Verasamy
DA CONGRESS

Inquiry delay could suggest DA plot

But Zille has rejected claims that she’s attempting to hurt Steenhuisen’s bid for third term

  • Mandisa Makgakga
7 min read
Mbuyiseni Ndlozi and Julius Malema at the Alexandra Freedom Day Rally on April 27, 2024. (Photo by Luba Lesolle/Gallo Images via Getty Images)
ECONOMIC FREEDOM FIGHTERS

EFF factionalism ‘not a factor’ for December conference

The slate of party president Julius Malema is expected to win unopposed

  • Mandisa Makgakga
4 min read