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This weekend, the Democratic Alliance (DA) held an extended Federal Executive (FedEx) meeting in Cape Town, where the party's leadership gathered to deliberate on the roadmap towards the 2026 Local Government Election. This crucial meeting, attended by the party’s national and provincial leadership, as well as senior staff from across the country, comes at a time when the DA is stronger and more unified than ever.

The DA remains positive that it will continue its winning streak and is poised to secure even more metros and municipalities in the upcoming election. Based on the 2024 results, we can emerge as the biggest party in major metros.

The successes of the 2024 election have set the DA on a powerful trajectory. We are more determined than ever to expand our footprint in 2026, which will further solidify our position to lead nationally and provincially in 2029. The response we receive from South Africans across all levels of government drives us to raise the bar.

The meeting thoroughly explored the current state of the South African political landscape, focusing on election opportunities, potential threats, and meticulous preparations for the campaign ahead. Chairperson of the Federal Council, Helen Zille, led discussions on the party’s objectives and strategies, ensuring that the DA is well-positioned to build on its successes.

With increasing support in national polls and a renewed sense of purpose, the DA is fully prepared to tackle the challenges ahead and lead South Africa toward a brighter future in 2026 and beyond.

Issued by DA leader John Steenhuisen