Maimane originally applied to run as a DA candidate for the Johannesburg City Council, as well as an internal mayoral candidate for the city in 2010.
He emerged as the DA Gauteng premier candidate in 2014 and, in 2015, set his sights on national leadership of the party.Image:Maimane’s meteoric rise led to him being elected as the DA's leader on May 10 2015. His election coincided with the resignation of former leader Helen Zille, after her eight-year tenure in the position.politician, who often pointedly criticised the ANC.
However, Maimane lost support within his party, as the DA failed to grow its support in May's national elections. His resignation comes two days after former Johannesburg mayor Herman Mashaba vacated his position and three days after the announcement of Zille’s return to the party asFormer federal chairperson Athol Trollip announced his departure from the party, with Maimane.Recent power shifts within the party could result in an uncertain future for the DA, as well as the nation's political balance.
Disappointing to see a ' leader ' take a jab at his own party .Should learn from the ANC and EFF no matter how bad things are , stand united .Fact remains the DA did not grow under his leadership and that's how the cookie crumbles .Making excuses is not going to help
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