Luyolo Mphithi elected as DA’s new Joburg chair
Mphithi, an MP and former DA youth leader, emerged victorious at the party’s regional elective conference held at the Prison Break Market on Saturday afternoon.
The DA has elected Luyolo Mphithi as its new Johannesburg Regional Chairperson, unseating incumbent Wendy Alexander. Mphithi is an MP and former DA Youth Leader. Picture: Nkosikhona Malinga-Mnisi/EWN
The Democratic Alliance (DA) has elected Luyolo Mphithi as its new Johannesburg regional chairperson, unseating incumbent Wendy Alexander.
Mphithi, a member of Parliament (MP) and former DA youth leader, emerged victorious at the party’s regional elective conference held at the Prison Break Market on Saturday afternoon.
Nine key leadership positions were up for grabs.
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Nonhlanhla Sifumba secured the role of deputy chairperson, defeating Gerhard Jacobus.
Mphithi has set his agenda, pledging to grow the party’s support in townships and mobilise enough backing to see Helen Zille elected as Johannesburg mayor.
He also issued a stark warning, saying the city cannot afford another term under African National Congress (ANC) leadership.
Nearly 400 delegates have gathered at the Prison Break Market in Joburg as the DA elects new regional leadership ahead of the local government elections. Those elected today will not stand as mayoral candidates. Helen Zille is the party’s Joburg mayoral pick. @MnisiNkosikhona pic.twitter.com/GQXP2ogQ1T
— EWN Reporter (@ewnreporter) March 28, 2026
Zille and DA Gauteng leader Solly Msimanga are attending today's congress, and have cast their votes. The new leadership will be tasked with supporting Zille's Mayoral Campaign. @MnisiNkosikhona pic.twitter.com/IBmtOF1omN
— EWN Reporter (@ewnreporter) March 28, 2026
The DA has elected Luyolo Mphithi as its new Johannesburg Regional Chairperson, unseating incumbent Wendy Alexander. Mphithi is an MP and former DA Youth Leader. @MnisiNkosikhona pic.twitter.com/D5ZbvgKdmp
— EWN Reporter (@ewnreporter) March 28, 2026