John Steenhuisen

John Steenhuisen

politician South Africa

John Steenhuisen is a South African politician and the leader of the Democratic Alliance, a major opposition party. As an experienced member of Parliament, he has been vocal in debates concerning agricultural policy and crime, particularly in relation to the safety of farmers in rural areas. Recently, he criticized the disbandment of rural safety units, calling it a catastrophic mistake that left farmers vulnerable to violent crime.

Born on Mar 09, 1976 (50 years old)

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South Africa South Africa: Democratic Alliance (DA) leader John Steenhuisen announced that he would not be contesting the position of party leader later this year. 5

Mail & Guardian: Hill-Lewis throws hat in the ring to replace Steenhuisen – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa South Africa: Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen is adamant that he was not forced into withdrawing from contesting for a third term as party leader. 7

Mail & Guardian: “I don’t get forced to do anything,” says Steenhuisen – The Mail & Guardian

United Kingdom United Kingdom: John Steenhuisen is stepping down as the leader of South Africa's second largest party, the DA. 5

BBC: DA leader John Steenhuisen to step down as leader of South Africa's second largest party

South Africa South Africa: DA leader John Steenhuisen says that if he had stood for election at the upcoming congress, he would have won hands down. 7

Mail & Guardian: Steenhuisen speaks to the M&G about his future – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa South Africa: John Steenhuisen is preparing to withdraw from the party’s leadership contest ahead of its federal congress in April 2026. 5

Mail & Guardian: John Steenhuisen to withdraw from Democratic Alliance leadership race – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa South Africa: Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen acknowledged the severe impact of the disease on South Africa’s livestock sector since the country lost its FMD-free status in 2019. 6

Mail & Guardian: New 10-year plan to combat foot-and-mouth disease – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa South Africa: John Steenhuisen is the party leader of the Democratic Alliance with whom Dion George had a public fallout. 5

Mail & Guardian: Dion George quits DA ahead of disciplinary hearing outcome – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa South Africa: DA leader John Steenhuisen criticised the dismissal of Andrew Whitfield as unilateral. 4

Mail & Guardian: Ramaphosa’s tumultuous 2025 – The Mail & Guardian