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Tensions are boiling within the DA as new leader Geordin Hill-Lewis shocks members by reportedly planning to sideline John Steenhuisen — swapping him from agriculture to trade, despite a prior deal that promised him the portfolio if he stepped aside from leadership. The move, allegedly made without consultation, has sparked anger and accusations of betrayal, with insiders calling it a betrayal of trust and a sign of deeper party fractures. While Hill-Lewis insists it’s a strategic, voter-focused decision to rebuild government credibility after Steenhuisen’s foot-and-mouth missteps, critics argue it undermines party unity and echoes past controversies — including how the DA once backed Helen Zille. The fallout is already heating up, with members questioning how decisions are being made — and whether loyalty to the public or party unity should come first.

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