DA announces Gauteng Provincial Congress Leadership Candidates

Issued by Franco van der Berg – Provincial Media Research Officer
08 Aug 2023 in Press Statements

The Democratic Alliance (DA) has today announced the names of candidates nominated to stand for election to Party Leadership roles at the DA Gauteng Provincial Congress on 12 August 2023.

This internal election, the outcome of which is to be decided by almost one thousand delegates, will determine the leadership in Gauteng as we build up to the 2024 election. An election unlike one South Africa has seen in recent history, deserves the hallmark only free and fair democratic processes can provide.

Candidates for Gauteng Party Leadership roles are as follows:

Provincial leader:

  • Msimanga, Solly Tshepiso
  • Ramulifho, Nkhumeni

Provincial Chairperson

  • Mathebe, Rachel Katlego
  • Nel, Frederik Petrus

Deputy Provincial Chairperson

  • Moleko, Attie Arthur
  • Mthumunye, Pogiso Glen
  • Phenyane, Lungile Nosipho Precious
  • Radebe, Mosimanegape Richard
  • Ryder, Dennis Richard

Should members of the media wish to attend the Congress, they are encouraged to register for media accreditation here. Accreditation for the event will close on Thursday, 10 August 2023.