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Democratic Voetsek! The war in the DA explained

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The Democratic Alliance is fighting itself in public — and it’s getting ugly.

In this episode of Real Problem with Chester Missing, Chester breaks down the explosive fallout between John Steenhuisen and Dion George, after Steenhuisen asked President Cyril Ramaphosa to fire a DA cabinet minister without warning, explanation, or consultation.

Why was Dion George removed?
Who actually runs the DA — Steenhuisen or Helen Zille?
Is the DA genuinely opposing the ANC, or quietly propping it up inside the GNU?

We unpack:

The DA’s internal power struggle (FedEx vs party leader)

Why the DA got outplayed in GNU cabinet negotiations

The credit-card scandal, donor trust, and internal secrecy

Whether this saga proves the DA’s leadership culture is broken

How this fight affects the DA’s upcoming elective conference and local elections

If you’re confused by what’s happening inside the DA — don’t worry. Even the DA seems confused.

Welcome to South African politics, where coalition government means Democratic Voetsek.
2 Feb English South Africa Government · Comedy

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