DA members in the Western Cape have elected Human Settlements MEC Tertuis Simmers as the party’s interim deputy leader.
Simmers and Breede Valley Mayor Antoinette Steyn were vying for the post after the resignation of Bonginkosi Madikizela.
Madikizela resigned as the Western Cape DA leader and from the provincial cabinet, amid claims that he lied about his qualifications.
Community Safety MEC Albert Fritz took over as the party’s leader in the province, leaving the deputy post vacant.
