The DA has today announced the names of candidates nominated to stand for election to leadership roles at the DA Limpopo Congress on 27 May 2023.
In just 17 days, DA provincial delegates will participate in a democratic internal election to select the Limpopo leadership.
Nominations for the candidates standing for the provincial election opened on 17 April 2023 and closed on 8 May 2023.
Nominations were vetted and we can confirm the following candidates for each respective position (in alphabetical order):
1 .Provincial Leader
Pienaar, Nicolaas Hendrik
Smit, Christiaan Frederik Beyers
Thetjeng, Odysseus Motlatjo
Van Staden, Marlene
Wilson, Evelyn Rayne
2 .Deputy Provincial Leader
Helm, Maria Aletta
Mafunzwaini, Rembuluwani Thelma
Manyama, Ronny
Matjee, Moloko Calvin
Mphogo, Ramadimetje Johanna
3. Provincial Chairperson
Maharaj, Risham
Smalle, Jacobus Frederik
Van Der Walt, Désirée
4. Deputy Provincial Chairperson
Botha, Androe Hendrina
Maharaj, Risham
Makofane, Isaac Thabo
Mariba, Mashudu Joseph
Mphogo, Ramadimetje Johanna
Phala, Katlego Suzan
Setho, Esrom Lesiba
5. Provincial DAY Chairperson
Mabirimisa, Phumudzo Prince
Thotse, Mokgoba Tiego
6. Deputy Provincial DAY Chairperson: Administration
Nkuna, Lydren Nyeleti
7. Deputy Provincial DAY Chairperson: Training and Development
Letsoalo, Maruping Gilbert
8. Provincial DAWN Chairperson
Mafunzwaini, Rembuluwani Thelma
Malatji, Mpho Engelinah
9. Deputy Provincial DAWN Chairperson
Malatji, Mpho Engelinah
Ngwenyama, Thembi Florence
Sepitla, Shtangana Maria
10.Provincial DAWN Additional Members (5)
Phakoago, Dimakatso Lucia
We can also confirm that the nomination process was thorough as we demonstrate a clear commitment to internal democracy in our Party.