DA's Athol Trollip gets strong backing to replace James Selfe

Maimane backers see ex-mayor as helping him strengthen grip

15 September 2019 - 00:04 By APHIWE DEKLERK

DA leader Mmusi Maimane's backers have identified former Nelson Mandela Bay metro mayor Athol Trollip as their preferred candidate to replace James Selfe as federal executive chair...

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