DA Scrambles To Regroup In The Wake Of Leader Maimane’s Resignation

Riyaz Patel

Mmusi Maimane has resigned from the Democratic Alliance (DA) and as the party’s Member of Parliament.

Maimane tweeted the announcement Thursday morning.

He resigned as party leader on Wednesday but had indicated he would remain party leader in Parliament.

It’s been a bruising week for the DA, with crisis meetings convened in Cape Town and Johannesburg Thursday to regroup.

Helen Zille’s election as the party’s Federal Council chair the weekend, appeared to be the catalyst for Maimane and two