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
0.04%
Persistence
3 wks
Reach
4,003,501
Power
35,488$
Sentiment
5.86
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
South Africa 11 5.09 3.33% +30% 59,308,690 2,570,043 $350,000 15,167$
United Kingdom 7 5.29 0.23% +0% 67,886,011 153,489 $2,700,000 6,105$
Canada 3 5.33 0.17% +0% 38,005,238 63,483 $1,700,000 2,840$
Ireland 3 6.00 0.16% +0% 5,030,000 7,930 $5,100 8$
United States 1 6.00 0.02% +0% 331,002,651 74,718 $21,000,000 4,740$
Honduras 1 5.00 0.06% +0% 9,904,608 5,854 $25,000 15$
Panama 1 5.00 0.08% +0% 4,314,768 3,578 $76,000 63$
France 1 6.00 0.06% +0% 65,273,511 37,884 $2,700,000 1,567$
Italy 1 5.00 0.05% +0% 60,461,826 31,102 $2,000,000 1,029$
Spain 1 6.00 0.05% +0% 46,754,778 25,521 $1,400,000 764$
Turkey 1 5.00 0.05% +0% 84,339,067 44,600 $720,000 381$
Sweden 1 5.00 0.05% +0% 10,099,265 5,190 $530,000 272$
Switzerland 1 5.00 0.07% +0% 8,654,622 5,635 $700,000 456$
Hungary 1 6.00 0.07% +0% 9,660,351 7,098 $160,000 118$
Slovakia 1 5.00 0.05% +0% 5,459,642 2,829 $110,000 57$
Liechtenstein 1 5.00 0.06% +0% 38,137 25 $6,900 4$
India 1 6.00 0.05% +0% 1,380,004,385 730,548 $2,900,000 1,535$
Pakistan 1 6.00 0.03% +0% 220,892,331 75,908 $280,000 96$
Egypt 1 6.00 0.05% +0% 102,334,404 54,900 $303,000 163$
Tanzania 1 5.00 0.17% +0% 59,734,213 103,168 $63,000 109$
Totals 40 2,569,158,498 4,003,503 $37,729,000 35,489$
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Recent Mentions

South Africa South Africa: DA leader John Steenhuisen is mentioned in the context of South Africa's government structure. 5

Mail & Guardian: Too many chiefs, not enough service – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa South Africa: John Steenhuisen, the leader of the Democratic Alliance, stated that the chant contributes to a climate of fear in rural communities affected by farm attacks. 5

Mail & Guardian: EFF to use ‘kill the boer’ as part of 2026 election strategy – The Mail & Guardian