DA report ‘clears’ youth leader Luyolo Mphithi of Schweizer-Reneke race furore
Investigation reportedly found that poor communication and campaign strategy brought about the election loss
26 January 2020 - 18:37
The DA on Sunday remained mum on the outcome of its internal investigation into the party's role in the racial furore that erupted in Schweizer-Reneke, but said it will return to the small North West town to give feedback to the community.
Business Day, however, understands from senior sources that Luyolo Mphithi, the DA youth leader at the heart of the furore, has been cleared in the report and that blame for the election loss has been shifted to the party’s communication and campaign strategy. ..
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