DA North West Provincial Congress 2023 leadership election results

Dear Editor

We are pleased to announce the DA North West Congress 2023 leadership elections results.

We are satisfied that the voting process complied with our internal requirements and rules that guide internal party democratic elections. The results have been accepted by all candidates, their party agents and all delegates at the North West Provincial Congress 2023.

We extend our appreciation and gratitude to all candidates and delegates for their participation in the Congress in the spirit of healthy and collegial internal democracy.

The leadership election results are:

• Provincial Leader – Leon Basson
• Deputy Provincial Leader – Cornel Dryer
• Provincial Chairperson – Freddy Sonakile
• Deputy Provincial Chairperson – Hendriette van Huyssteen
• Provincial Finance Chairperson – Nkateko Mabunda

We congratulate the newly elected DA provincial leadership team and wish them well in growing and strengthening the DA in North West. This leadership team will lead the Party in North West for the next three years. Indeed, today, we have seen a stronger DA that is capable to rebuild North West.

Regards

Werner Horn & Mimmy Gondwe
Presiding Officers: North West Provincial Congress

At the elections the new Provincial Leader said:

Ladies and Gentlemen, fellow democrats, and dear friends,

I stand here today with immense gratitude and I am honoured as I accept the responsibility of serving you as the Provincial Leader of the DA in North West for a second term.

I cannot express enough how humbled I am by the trust you have placed in me to lead our party in this crucial phase of our journey towards a Moonshot election.

I would also like to thank my family, colleagues and friends for their support and assistance during this campaign.

And then to the DA North West provincial staff under the leadership of Gerda Tullues, thank you for hosting a brilliant congress.

Ek wil ook graag almal gelukwens wie verkies is en ek sien uit daarna om saam met elkeen van julle te werk om n beter toekoms vir ons provinsie te bou.

To those who were unsuccessful, I want you to know that my hand remains extended in friendship and collaboration. Your passion and ideas are invaluable to us, and together, we can forge a united front to make the 2024 election the best the DA has ever seen in North West.

In this critical time, we must acknowledge the pressing challenges facing our province.

Unemployment, poverty, and corruption continue to grip our communities, leaving many of our fellow citizens struggling and in dire need of assistance.

Service delivery has dropped to the lowest in 30 years under this ANC government.

Every day communities are struggling with little to no water – all over this province.

We see sewage bubbling out everywhere and millions of litres are flowing into our river and streams – every day.

Our roads are unsafe and some of the worst in the country.

As a collective, we must prioritize these issues and work with determination to overcome them. By addressing these core challenges, we will improve the lives of every person in North West.

Democrats, our mission extends beyond our provincial borders.

As we move forward, our eyes are set on a Moonshot election – to bring the ANC well below 50% and rescue South Africa from the ANC shackles of stagnation, corruption and mismanagement.

We envision a South Africa that is a beacon of hope, opportunity, and progress, where every individual has the chance to reach their full potential.

We must prove to the nation that the DA is the party of hope, progress, unity and prosperity.

Democrats, our journey will not be without challenges, but we can overcome any obstacle that stands in our way.

Let us embark on this journey together, hand in hand, as we make history and forge a brighter future for all.

Together we can, and together we will.

Nogmaals, baie dankie vir julle vertroue en ondersteuning, laat ons nou hierdie reis vandag, saam begin in diens van ons gemeenskap.

Ek dank u.