DA Is A ‘Big Blue, Wobbly Jelly That Needs A Spine,’ Steenhuisen in Announcing His Party Leadership Bid

Riyaz Patel

DA leader candidate John Steenhuisen wants to mould the “big blue, wobbly” party into an “iron fortress” at the centre of South African politics.

Steenhuisen announced that he will be in the running to become the interim DA leader November’s Federal Council session and federal leader at the Federal Congress next year addressing the Cape Town Press Club. 

He acknowledged that the previous week had “dealt a significant blow to [their] cause,” but insisted that the DA remains relevant, albeit “wobbly.”

Last Sunday, former leader Helen Zille – who, incidentally in 2007, also announced