THE LOWLY NEWSPAPERMAN: The DA must move beyond its myopic views and change trajectory (opens original article in a new tab)

The DA faces internal challenges as former leader John Steenhuisen steps down, with new leader Geordin Hill-Lewis maintaining the party's focus on its core white electorate despite calls for broader inclusivity.

• John Steenhuisen stepped down as DA leader due to perceived weakness and lack of popularity
• DA's electoral performance under Steenhuisen was middling with losses in local elections
• New leader Geordin Hill-Lewis continued DA's focus on core white vote rather than broadening support
• DA's strategy risks ethnic balkanisation of South African politics
• DA's 2024 election performance saw ANC's vote share drop to 40% allowing for Government of National Unity