ActionSA national chairperson Michael Beaumont has published a scathing open letter to former DA leader Tony Leon, accusing him and his public relations firm, Resolve Communications, of exerting improper influence over DA ministers on behalf of corporate clients, including Starlink. Beaumont alleges the conduct resembles " state capture", calls for a presidential investigation, parliamentary scrutiny and greater transparency, while challenging Leon to pursue his threatened legal action.

The ANC has called for an independent investigation into allegations made by former DA leader John Steenhuisen against top DA leaders and corporates associated with them.

The Democratic Alliance's internal divisions have intensified after former leader John Steenhuisen alleged that Resolve Communications used its proximity to DA ministers in the…