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Leader of South Africa's second biggest party wants his predecessor sacked as minister

BBC News·June 17, 2026
Leader of South Africa's second biggest party wants his predecessor sacked as minister

John Steenhuisen, leader of South Africa's second-largest party, is seeking the removal of his predecessor from a ministerial position. Steenhuisen, who has led the party for seven years, is a well-known figure in South African politics. His call for the predecessor's removal is a significant development in the country's political landscape. Steenhuisen's party, the Democratic Alliance, is a major opposition force in South Africa.

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