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Steenhuisen bows out: “Mission accomplished” - but questions linger

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John Steenhuisen says he’s stepping aside on his own terms. But his quiet exit from the DA leadership race, a tightly managed speech, and a swift departure without taking questions have left many wondering what really happened behind the scenes. Framing his tenure as a success that delivered the Government of National Unity and blocked a feared ANC-MK-EFF alliance, Steenhuisen says he’s now turning his full attention to the foot-and-mouth crisis as Agriculture Minister. Angelo Fick unpacks what this means for the DA’s future.
4 Feb 3PM English South Africa Education · Careers

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