Democratic Alliance
Ramaphosa removes Dion George as environment minister
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President Cyril Ramaphosa has removed Dr Dion George from his position as Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, replacing him with DA MP Willie Aucamp at the request of party leader John Steenhuisen. The move, cited as due to underperformance, has sparked outrage among conservationists who praise George's progressive reforms. George, currently leading South Africa's delegation at COP30 in Brazil, stated he respects the party's decision.
Nominations for key positions in the Democratic Alliance have opened, with several prominent figures announcing their candidacies for the party's federal congress in April. The current leader, John Steenhuisen, and Federal Council chair, Helen Zille, are not seeking re-election.
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The Democratic Alliance has pledged to win an outright majority in Nelson Mandela Bay in upcoming local government elections to halt what it describes as coalition-induced instability. Party leaders highlighted past disruptions and contrasted them with successes in nearby areas. They emphasized unity beyond racial lines to improve service delivery.