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 (49 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
1,896,499
Power
11,192$
Sentiment
5.60
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
South Africa 5 5.60 2.91% +10% 59,308,690 1,896,499 $350,000 11,192$
Totals 5 59,308,690 1,896,499 $350,000 11,192$
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Recent Mentions

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

Helen Zille Dion George Geordin Hill Lewis
Mail & Guardian: John Steenhuisen to withdraw from Democratic Alliance leadership race – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa South Africa: John Steenhuisen is the current leader of the Democratic Alliance. 6

Siviwe Gwarube Helen Zille Ashor Sarupen Dean Macpherson Werner Horn Mbali Ntuli Athol Trollip Wendy Alexander Belinda Kayser Echeozonjoku
Mail & Guardian: Gwarube eyes top DA post – 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

Willem De Chavonnes Vrugt Naude Pienaar Frikkie Mare
Mail & Guardian: New 10-year plan to combat foot-and-mouth disease – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa South Africa: John Steenhuisen remains the party’s preferred candidate amidst a leadership dispute within the DA. 6

Helen Zille Dion George Cyril Ramaphosa Mmusi Maimane Geordin Hill Lewis Solly Malatsi
Mail & Guardian: Inquiry delay could suggest DA plot – 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

Dion George Helen Zille Cyril Ramaphosa
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

Cyril Ramaphosa Donald Trump Julius Malema Andrew Whitfield
Mail & Guardian: Ramaphosa’s tumultuous 2025 – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa South Africa: John Steenhuisen requested Ramaphosa to remove George in favour of Aucamp. 6

Cyril Ramaphosa Willie Aucamp Dion George Alexandra Lilian Amelia Abrahams Andrew Whitfield
Mail & Guardian: Ramaphosa appoints Willie Aucamp as environment minister – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa South Africa: John Steenhuisen is the leader of the Democratic Alliance who is attempting to replace Dion George. 3

Dion George Cyril Ramaphosa Willem Aucamp Barbara Creecy Desiree Van Der Walt
Mail & Guardian: Civil society groups urge Ramaphosa to block DA plan to replace environment minister – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa South Africa: John Steenhuisen is the leader of the Democratic Alliance party, who has requested the removal of Dion George from his position. 4

Mohamed Adow Dion George Jochen Flasbarth
Mail & Guardian: Finance, adaptation, technology and fair trade – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa South Africa: John Steenhuisen stated that the DA would do whatever it takes to keep the MK party and the EFF out of government. 4

Jacob Zuma Thami Ntuli Mzi Khumalo Wayne Sussman Ntsikelelo Breakfast Zithembe Ngobese Thulasizwe Buthelezi Siphile Mdaka Comfort Khumalo Mike Mabuyakhulu Nhlamulo Ndhlela Cyril Ramaphosa
Mail & Guardian: Zuma’s MK party plans to collapse KZN – The Mail & Guardian