Maimane announced his decision on Wednesday afternoon ending months of speculation on whether he was to be removed.
Johannesburg – DA leader Mmusi Maimane has resigned from their positions in South Africa’s main opposition party, the DA.
Maimane announced his decision on Wednesday afternoon ending months of speculation on whether he was to be removed.
Maimane was elected as leader of the party in May 2015 taking over from Helen Zille.
He has faced tough criticism over his handling of a variety of challenges that have gripped the party. He was criticized for not being decisive enough in handling Zille’s colonialism tweets matter.
However, the party’s poor performance and loss of support at this year’s general elections fuelled speculation about his future in the party.
His departure follows the resignation of Joburg Mayor Herman Mashaba on Monday. Mashaba resigned following Zille’s election as the chairperson of the DA federal council.
Mashaba’s said Zille’s election signalled a win for a faction in the party that had values he could not align with.
Mashaba will remain as mayor until November 27 when a successor is chosen.
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