Leadership
John Steenhuisen expected to step down as DA leader
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DA leader John Steenhuisen is set to announce on 4 February 2026 that he will not seek a third term, amid internal party pressures and scandals. The decision, brokered in recent meetings, allows him to retain his position as Minister of Agriculture. This paves the way for Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis to potentially take over the leadership role.
Peronism grapples with profound disorientation since Juan Domingo Perón's death in 1974, worsened by recent electoral defeats and leadership crises. Intermediate leaders are turning to figures like Sergio Uñac to revive the movement. The author argues that without bold alliances akin to Lula da Silva's in 2022, Peronism will struggle to emerge as a viable alternative.
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Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has led leadership changes in the Azimio la Umoja-One Kenya coalition, appointing Kalonzo Musyoka as the new leader and Caroli Omondi as secretary general. These changes have been submitted to the Registrar of Political Parties and aim to restructure the coalition for greater unity and preparations toward the 2027 elections. Philip Kisia has also been appointed as executive director.
PT Humpuss Maritim Internasional Tbk (HUMI) has appointed I Gusti Ngurah Askhara, known as Ari Askhara, as its new CEO, replacing Tirta Hidayat. The appointment was approved at an Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders on January 14, 2026, in Jakarta, as part of organizational refresh to strengthen corporate governance amid the dynamic maritime industry in 2026.
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On January 14, 2026, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar met senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi at Mysuru airport, intensifying ongoing speculations about the state's leadership dynamics.
Former South African cabinet minister and academic Dr Naledi Pandor has been named the new chancellor of Nelson Mandela University in Gqeberha. She will succeed Dr Geraldine Fraser-Moleketi, whose term concludes at the end of March. University officials highlight Pandor's leadership qualities as aligning closely with the institution's values.
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Daily Maverick has unveiled the complete winners of its People of the Year 2025 awards, based on over 10,000 reader votes. Following our in-depth profile on Rassie Erasmus as Person of the Year, the full list celebrates impactful figures across positive and negative categories in South Africa and beyond.
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