DA Johannesburg region elects new leadership, at Regional Congress

Issued by Dr Annelie Lotriet & Dr Mimmy Gondwe – Presiding Officers
29 Mar 2026 in Press Statements

The Democratic Alliance (DA) is proud to announce the outcome of the Johannesburg Regional Congress, held today.

The leaders elected at this congress will work hand-in-hand with Helen Zille as we work to secure an outright majority and get Joburg working, come the Local Government Election.

The outcome of today’s election is as follows:

1. Regional Chairperson

Luyolo Mphithi

2. Regional Vice Chairperson

Nonhlanhla Sifumba

3. Regional Chairperson of Finance (Uncontested)

Christopher Glen  Santana

4. Regional Chairperson of Fundraising (Uncontested)

Annette Janine Deppe

5. Regional Chairperson of Membership and VRM

Devon Steenkamp

6. Regional Chairperson of Training and Development (Uncontested)

Zander Shawe

7. Non-Public Representatives Regional Delegates to Federal Council (1)

Anchen Margaretha Dreyer

Patrick Aidan Edward Mc Gee

8. Regional Delegates to Provincial Executive Committee (Uncontested)

Darren Bergman

Annette Janine Deppe

Devon Steenkamp

9. Regional Chairperson of By-Elections

Hendrik Bodenstein

We wish the newly elected DA Johannesburg regional leadership well as they prepare to fight this historic election.