2023 Democratic Alliance Federal Congress

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2023 Democratic Alliance Federal Congress
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Turnout98.2% (Increase2.svg 9,6 pp)
  Mpho Phalatse.jpg John Steenhuisen 2024.jpg
Candidate Mpho Phalatse John Steenhuisen
Percentage17%83%

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]

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Candidates

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

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

  1. ↑ "DA Federal Congress official website". Democratic Alliance. Retrieved 2025-11-12.
  2. ↑ Subramoney, Narissa (2023-04-02). "John Steenhuisen emerges victorious in the DA leadership race". The Citizen. Retrieved 2025-11-12.
  3. ↑ "Phalatse goes up against Steenhuisen for DA's top position". www.polity.org.za. Retrieved 2025-11-12.
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