I will narrow the gap between DA’s leadership and electorate – Phalatse

Former Joburg mayor says she can grow official opposition

Fikile-Ntsikelelo Moya Political Editor

Former Joburg mayor Dr Mpho Phalatse says standing against John Steenhuisen for the DA leadership is to close a leadership vacuum in her party.

“We have leadership in the party. However, there remains a gap between the DA and the electorate that must give us the mandate to govern. There remains a leadership gap in leading the party to connect with the majority of South Africans.”..

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