I do not doubt Solly Msimanga’s promise not to compete with me, DA’s Makashule Gana says
As the DA moves to select its candidate for the Gauteng premiership, member of the provincial legislature (MPL) Makashule Gana says Tshwane mayor Solly Msimanga has promised not to compete with him for the position. The competition for the sought-after candidacy in Gauteng is the most heated of all the provinces in the DA’s internal battles, ahead of the 2019 elections.The DA already has one premier — Helen Zille in the Western Cape. It sees Gauteng, where it runs two metros, albeit within coalitions, as offering the possibility of pushing the ANC to below 50% of the vote.Interviews for the positions were expected to take place later in July, and will be conducted by the DA’s selection panel, which is made up of representatives from the province and others from the federal executive.Msimanga’s name on the DA’s list of its premiership hopefuls was unexpected, as he had not indicated his interest. He was also at Gana’s side when the Gauteng MPL launched his campaign. Msimanga is seen ...
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