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Democratic Alliance eyes trade and industry portfolio

Leader of the Democratic Alliance (DA), John Steenhuisen, in Benoni on 26 May 2024. © Phill Magakoe/AFP

John Steenhuisen's centre-right party is hoping for five portfolios in all in the new ANC-led government of national unity. [...]

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