PARTY SHAKEUP: Inside Hill-Lewis’s purge — Steenhuisen set to pay the price for rupture with farmers (opens original article in a new tab)

DA leader Geordin Hill-Lewis initiated a reshuffle in the Government of National Unity to demote Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen over disputes with the farming community and FMD crisis management, while appointing allies to key positions.

• DA leader Geordin Hill-Lewis requested a reshuffle of the party's members in the Government of National Unity (GNU) to demote Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen.
• Steenhuisen faced criticism for his handling of the foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) crisis and mismanagement of the Basic Education Laws Amendment Act, leading to loss of support from AfriSol and AfriForum.
• Hill-Lewis aims to strengthen the DA's position by appointing allies to key roles, emphasizing ethical leadership and strategic decision-making.