Strife within DA leads to George’s resignation

THE resignation of the DA Federal Finance Chairperson, Dr Dion George, could be related to the party’s Federal Legal Commission (FLC) report, which cleared its leader, John Steenhuisen, of allegations of misappropriating funds through the party-issued credit card.

- MANYANE MANYANE

DR Dion George, the former Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, has resigned from the DA.

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This is according to a source, who labelled the finding as “an attempt” to control damage done by Steenhuisen.

George announced his resignation from the DA and as a member of Parliament yesterday, citing the “intolerable” situation following months of internal party conflict.

His resignation means the end of nearly three decades as a DA member.

The resignation comes as the DA prepares for its Federal Congress in April where leadership positions will be contested.

In November last year, Steenhuisen requested that President Cyril Ramaphosa remove George from his post as Minister of Forestry, Fisheries, and the Environment (DFFE), citing poor performance.

Tensions became public when news emerged that George had blocked Steenhuisen’s party credit card.