Johannesburg – As widely expected, Cape Town mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has been elected as the new leader of the Democratic Alliance (DA).
The two-day DA elective Federal Congress on Sunday, 12 April 226, also elected Solly Msimanga as its new Federal Chairperson.
In a terse statement made available to The Bulrushes, the DA stated that it was “delighted to announce the results of the Leadership Elections”.
“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 statement said.
“We thank all delegates for their participation, their compliance with the rules of our internal democracy, which remains healthy, strong and vibrant.”
The DA announced 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,” the statement said.
