The Democratic Alliance has new leaders in charge

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JOHANNESBURG – Geordin Hill-Lewis is now the party’s new federal leader.

He contested the position against Sedibeng councillor Sibusiso Dyonase, for the party’s top job.

The 39-year-old replaces John Steenhuisen, who did not seek re-election.

“My sincere thank you to each and every one of you, all the delegates of the Democratic Alliance, for placing your trust in me. I accept this responsibility with humility, with gratitude, and with a deep sense of duty. I stand before you as your newly elected leader with one promise.

“However long I have the privilege of serving in this job, I will be dedicated to the mission of building a stronger South Africa for everyone. Because South Africa is truly worth it. We have a great country, and we are a great people. And we love this country way too much to see it fail. So together we will build a stronger South Africa. And to do that, we will build a stronger democratic alliance.”

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