The DA wants John Steenhuisen to be removed as agriculture minster and demoted to the deputy minster of trade and industry
Former DA leader John Steenhuisen has broken his silence, voicing his disappointment at being sacked as agriculture minister by his successor, Geordin Hill-Lewis, and airing other grievances within the party.
In an exclusive sit-down interview with News24 after his removal by the DA last week, Steenhuisen confirmed a deal was in place that he would remain as agriculture minister in exchange for not running against him for the DA leadership in April.
The new DA leader demoted him to deputy minister of trade and industry. President Cyril Ramaphosa has yet to implement the DA’s Cabinet changes.
“I’m not going to lie to you or the listeners and say to you that I'm not disappointed. I'm deeply disappointed. But I think my disappointment lies more at a personal level than at a professional level. Obviously, the leader of the party chooses who he appoints and disappoints.
