John Steenhuisen
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 (48 years old)
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 5 | 6.60 | 1.84% | +10% | 59,308,690 | 1,199,257 | $350,000 | 7,077$ |
| Kenya | 1 | 7.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 53,771,296 | 47,209 | $106,000 | 93$ |
| Totals | 6 | 113,079,986 | 1,246,466 | $456,000 | 7,170$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
South Africa:
DA leader John Steenhuisen has made clear that his party demands a voice in budget-making.
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South Africa:
John Steenhuisen flatly told President Cyril Ramaphosa that his caucus would not support tax hikes.
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South Africa:
Democratic Alliance (DA) leader John Steenhuisen framed the postponement as a demonstration of his party’s influence in the unity government.
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Kenya:
John Steenhuisen described the postponement as a victory for the people of South Africa.
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South Africa:
DA leader John Steenhuisen had earlier claimed in a statement that the postponement of the budget speech was a result of the party’s opposition to the proposed 2% VAT hike.
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South Africa:
Democratic Alliance leader and Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen called the decision to scrap the rural units a disaster.
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