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The Democratic Alliance (DA) is South Africa's second-largest political party, positioned as a liberal, center-right formation. It gained prominence after the African National Congress (ANC) lost its absolute majority in 2025, leading the DA to join a government of national unity. The DA is currently newsworthy due to its recent leadership election. John Steenhuisen, the outgoing leader and Minister of Agriculture, did not seek re-election. Geordin Hill-Lewis was elected as the new leader at the party's recent congress, defeating Sibusiso Dyonase. The congress, attended by approximately 2,000 representatives from across South Africa, signifies the DA's efforts to solidify its position as a national force capable of implementing reforms within the current political landscape.