South Africa’s Democratic Alliance Led by John Steenhuisen Withdraws From National Dialogue Over Andrew Whitfield Dismissal, Remains in Government of National Unity

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Updated Jul 4, 2025, 10:29 AM

South Africa's Democratic Alliance (DA), the country's second-largest political party, has officially withdrawn from President Cyril Ramaphosa's National Dialogue initiative. The decision follows the recent dismissal of Andrew Whitfield, the Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, who was affiliated with the DA. DA leader John Steenhuisen announced the party's exit during a media briefing, citing unresolved issues and describing the dialogue as ineffective. Despite withdrawing from the National Dialogue, the DA confirmed it will continue to participate in the Government of National Unity formed just a year ago. The move highlights growing tensions within South Africa's fragile coalition government, with the DA expressing dissatisfaction over what it termed "serious disrespect" and a failure by Ramaphosa to act on a 48-hour ultimatum demanding the removal of allegedly corrupt and compromised cabinet ministers. Political analysts have noted the withdrawal as a sign of increasing strain within the coalition.

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South Africa’s Democratic Alliance Led by John Steenhuisen Withdraws From National Dialogue Over Andrew Whitfield Dismissal Amid Coalition Dispute

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South Africa’s Democratic Alliance Led by John Steenhuisen Withdraws From National Dialogue After Andrew Whitfield Dismissal Amid Government of National Unity Tensions

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South Africa’s Democratic Alliance Led by John Steenhuisen Withdraws From National Dialogue Over Andrew Whitfield Dismissal, Remains in Government of National Unity

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