Solly Msimanga
Solly Msimanga is the provincial leader of the Democratic Alliance (DA) in Gauteng, known for his outspoken criticism of the provincial government. Recently, he dismissed Premier Panyaza Lesufi’s State of the Province address as lacking substance and filled with 'hot air,' arguing that it failed to provide actionable plans to tackle pressing issues like crime and service delivery.
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Solly Msimanga is the DA federal chairperson who confirmed that no disciplinary process had been initiated against Steenhuisen.
Steenhuisen escapes DA disciplinary action
South Africa· 2026-07-10
Solly Msimanga is noted as being senior in leadership but not moved in the reshuffle.
DA shake-up triggers internal revoltSouth Africa· 2026-06-26
Solly Msimanga, DA Gauteng leader and federal chairperson, stated that the party entered into negotiations with the ANC to secure measures benefiting residents.
ANC and DA in Ekurhuleni unite to ensure city budget is passed before deadlineSouth Africa· 2026-06-23
Democratic Alliance provincial leader Solly Msimanga criticized Lesufi’s address as full of 'hot air'.
Opposition parties dismiss Lesufi’s State of the Province address as bluster without actionable plans – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-02-25
