Mpho Phalatse pulls out of DA Joburg caucus leader race, ‘fears defeat’

Having lost against leader John Steenhuisen in the recent electoral federal congress, insiders say the former mayor again faced 'embarrassment'

04 June 2023 - 00:00

Former Johannesburg mayor and outgoing DA caucus leader Mpho Phalatse has bowed out of the party's caucus leader race, apparently fearing defeat. ..

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