JOHANNESBURG – The Democratic Alliance has confirmed it will hold its elective congress at the end of May.Interim da leader John Steenhuisen admits the party has been hit by setbacks.The interim party leader is up against KwaZulu-Natal member of provincial Legislature Mbali Ntuli and the DA's Johannesburg chairperson John Moodey.WATCH: Mbali Ntuli announces her candidacy for a DA leader
The organisation is currently in the grips of a tussle for power in the Tshwane municipality, after losing the Joburg metro to the African National Congress . The DA says its already started lobbying other parties in the capital to vote for its mayoral candidate, Randall Williams.The DA has its work cut out for it, with scandals over leaked audio clips in the capital and a looming showdown in its leadership race.
Earlier this month the party revealed a draft policy document where he stands firm that it opposes quotas based on race and gender. The party will be looking to emerge united after it's dismal performance in last year’s general elections.
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