WATCH: South Africa’s DA Elects New Leaders

MIDRAND – South Africa’s official opposition party, the Democratic Alliance, is electing its new leadership at the Gallagher Estate Convention Centre as preparations for the 2026 Local Government Elections kick full steam ahead.

With outgoing Federal Leader John Steenhuisen stepping aside, the DA is electing an entirely new top structure, including a federal leader, chairperson and three deputy chairpersons.

The outcome will shape not only internal power dynamics, but also the party’s credibility as a national alternative.

Delegates have already adopted policy positions on energy, housing and migration, signalling a push to sharpen the DA’s governing vision.