It would be a shame to give up Tshwane and Joburg, says John Steenhuisen

It would be a “shame” for the DA to give up governing the metros of Johannesburg and Tshwane, newly elected interim leader John Steenhuisen says.

The two metros in Gauteng are governed by DA-led coalitions, after the ANC plummeted during the local government elections in 2016, when sentiment against former president Jacob Zuma was gaining momentum.A subscription helps you enjoy the best of our business content every day along with benefits such as exclusive Financial Times articles, Morningstar financial data, and digital access to the Sunday Times and Times Select.

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