DA's Steenhuisen expected to withdraw from leadership race
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John Steenhuisen might not contest in the party’s leadership race.
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DA FEDERAL leader John Steenhuisen is reportedly set to announce his withdrawal from the party's upcoming leadership race, despite earlier indications he would seek a third term.
He has scheduled a press conference for tomorrow in Durban to address 'concerning matters of national importance
The DA is set to hold its national federal congress in April, where Steenhuisen was expected to contest against Western Cape Premier Alan Winde, Cape Town mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis, and Communications and Digital Technologies Minister Solly Malatsi.
Last month it was reported that Steenhuisen indicated his availability for re-election for a third term.