DA young gun Dean McPherson on Ramaphoria, Steinhoff’s German connection

In most democracies, politics is the preserve of an older generation – a world dominated by those looking for a new challenge after establishing themselves financially. Or, in developing countries like South Africa, a reward for loyal service to the party over many years. But the DA’s 37 year old leader Mmusi Maimane is surrounded by a more vigorous animal. Among Mmusi’s young bucks is Dean MacPherson, the fresh-faced shadow minister of Trade & Industry. Elected to Parliament in 2014 as a 29 year old, MacPherson typifies this wave of educated, articulate young politicians occupying the opposition benches.