Former DA Youth leader Mphithi elected Johannesburg Regional Chairperson

By Johnathan Paoli

The DA has elected MP and former Youth Leader Luyolo Mphithi as its new Johannesburg regional chairperson, unseating incumbent Wendy Alexander at a closely contested regional elective congress.

The congress, hosted at the Prison Break Market in Glenferness, Johannesburg, on Saturday, brought together nearly 400 delegates tasked with selecting a leadership collective that will spearhead the party’s campaign ahead of the 2026 local government elections.

Mphithi’s victory marks a leadership shift for the party in Johannesburg, with the former DA Youth leader positioning himself as a candidate capable of expanding the party’s footprint beyond traditional strongholds.

Speaking ahead of the vote, he emphasised his experience across diverse constituencies and his focus on growing support in townships and reclaiming lost ground in competitive areas.

“Democrats, as we approach this congress, I think it’s very important to be able to reflect on the experience that I bring to this