Former Johannesburg Mayor, Dr Mpho Phalatse says DA leader John Steenhuisen has failed to adequately grow the party. Phalatse made the statement while being interviewed by SABC Political Editor Mzwandile Mbeje.
Phalatse, who will be contesting Steenhuisen for the party’s Federal leader position next month when the party goes to its National Congress, believes she has the formula to expand the party’s support. She says that it is vital for the party to have a strong mandate from the electorate to enable it to test its policies as well as to ensure stability in government.
“I think when you make a decision like this and you assess someone’s leadership you look at the data and you look at the trajectory in which the party is going under their leadership and unfortunately, we haven’t seen the kind of growth. If you look at our brand and what we offer, we should be enjoying that kind of growth. So, there definitely is a disconnect there between our good product and what the electorate is seeing and unfortunately, we cannot govern without their mandate. We need to close that gap and currently I think we need to do more to close that gap.
Source: eNCA
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Andile Mpisane is celebrating his 22nd birthday, and we’re expecting it to be a grand affair if the Royal AM Chairman’s flashy lifestyle is anything to go by. The son of MaMkhize shared a look at his early celebrations in pictures posted on Instagram.
Andile’s birthday comes a day after Mamelodi Sundowns beat his soccer team in a DStv Premiership match on Tuesday, 14 March. Learn more