Update:  Democratic Alliance (DA) leader John Steenhuisen has confirmed that he will not contest the party’s upcoming leadership election, formally stepping aside ahead of the DA’s Federal Congress scheduled for April, reports Cape {town} Etc. Steenhuisen made the announcement on Wednesday morning at a media briefing in Durban, ending weeks of speculation about his future at the helm of the party. … Continue reading ‘Mission accomplished’: Steenhuisen confirms exit from DA leadership race