The Battle For the Blue – Tensions Mounting Ahead Of DA Federal Council Meet

Riyaz Patel

The Democratic Alliance’s (DA) Federal Executive (FedEx) reportedly wants first sight of a review panel’s findings on the state of the party before the document is tabled at a federal council meeting next week. 

Some insiders believe the move could assist embattled leader Mmusi Maimane in dealing with those seeking to use report against him, News24 reports.

“He can look at it, study its strengths and weaknesses. Mmusi would be able to make a strong case on the way forward and to defend himself against some of the damning findings likely to be levelled against him,” a senior leader told the online news platform. 

Maimane has been facing mounting pressure since the party’s lacklustre performance in May’s national and provincial elections.