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flag John Steenhuisen steps down as South Africa’s DA leader amid controversies over disease response, court rulings, and political dismissals.

flag John Steenhuisen, leader of South Africa’s Democratic Alliance, will not seek re-election amid multiple controversies. flag His tenure was marked by criticism over handling a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak, a personal court judgment despite a high salary, and involvement in the dismissal of Environment Minister Dion George, who alleged political retaliation and claimed to have seized Steenhuisen’s DA credit card. flag Though a party inquiry found no wrongdoing, the scandals damaged the DA’s credibility. flag Steenhuisen’s departure ahead of the April leadership congress sets up a contested race, highlighting ongoing racial and political divisions within the party.

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