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DA Leadership Election Results

Today, the Democratic Alliance (DA) announced the results of the Leadership Elections which took place at the elective Federal Congress 2026.

This Congress was the largest in the history of the DA and reflects both the continued growth of the DA and its institutional maturity as it prepares for the year ahead.

The results of the elections are as follows:

Federal Leader: Geordin Hill-Lewis

Federal Chairperson: Solly Msimanga

Deputy Federal Chairpersons:

1st Deputy: Siviwe Gwarube

2nd Deputy: Cilliers Brink

3rd Deputy: Solly Malatsi

Chairperson of the Federal Council: Ashor Sarupen

Deputy Chairpersons of the Federal Council:

1st Deputy: JP Smith

2nd Deputy: Thomas Walters

3rd Deputy: Carl Pophaim

Chairperson of Federal Finance: Dr Mark Burke

We extend our congratulations to all duly elected candidates.

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