DA aims to work well with ANC in parliament, John Steenhuisen says
The newly elected DA leader wants to put an end to ANC bashing in parliament, and put forward workable alternatives
22 November 2019 - 16:29
The DA's newly elected interim leader, John Steenhuisen, wants his party to build a constructive relationship with the ANC in parliament but insists that this does not mean it will take a “softyly, softly” approach when vigorous opposition is necessary.
Steenhuisen is also parliamentary leader of the DA and leader of the official opposition. As such he has already had a meeting with President Cyril Ramaphosa and hopes that such meetings will continue in future to facilitate an exchange of ideas. He has also been promoting his ideas for the DA around the country...
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