John Steenhuisen
John Henry Steenhuisen is a South African politician who is currently serving as Minister of Agriculture since July 2024. He has been the leader of the Democratic Alliance (DA) since November 2020,…
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Jun 26, 2026
Lean Right
Steenhuisen is negotiating the terms of the GNU with ANC leaders amid disputes over economic policy.
Jun 26, 2026
Center
The DA leader is leading a legal challenge against the Expropriation Act and pushing for fiscal discipline within the GNU.
Jun 26, 2026
Lean Left
DA leader threatens legal action against NHI and Bela Act within the GNU.
Jun 25, 2026
Far Right
DA leader positioning his party as the last line of defence against the EFF.
Jun 25, 2026
Lean Right
Steenhuisen is publicly warning that the ANC must honour the coalition agreement or face a DA withdrawal from the GNU.
Jun 25, 2026
Center
Steenhuisen is pushing for DA-aligned policies in the GNU, especially on energy and local governance
Jun 25, 2026
Lean Left
Steenhuisen threatens to pull the DA out of the GNU if the ANC proceeds with the National Health Insurance without amendments.
Jun 25, 2026
Far Left
The DA leader's anti-Kremlin rhetoric is exposed as hypocritical in the Antarctic scientist detention case, straining SA's polar diplomacy.
Jun 23, 2026
Far Right
The DA is the main opposition, criticizing the ANC's handling of the economy, crime, and political killings.
Jun 23, 2026
Lean Right
DA leader criticises ANC for failing to uphold GNU agreement on visa reforms and debt relief.