News24 | FRIDAY BRIEFING | New guard, new game: Fighting for the DA’s future
The DA’s federal congress gets under way this weekend, marking a significant moment for the party as it seeks to chart its future direction under new leadership.
FRIDAY, 17 APRIL 2026, 10:29
The DA’s federal congress gets under way this weekend, marking a significant moment for the party as it seeks to chart its future direction under new leadership.

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