Split among DA members about proposed amendment to introduce deputy leader position

There’s a split among Democratic Alliance (DA) members about a proposed constitutional amendment to introduce a deputy federal leader position.

The DA doesn’t have a position for a second in command but with the party now part of the Government of National Unity (GNU), some members believe it’s necessary.

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This is one of the many proposed constitutional amendments DA delegates will vote on during the federal congress in Midrand this weekend.

DA member and cabinet minister Willie Aucamp said he doesn’t support the introduction of a deputy federal leader.

“I’m not in support of it. I don’t think we want to have two sets of power or many series of power. I think that we have for many years had one leader, it works. Why change something that works?” he questioned.

However, DA Member of Parliament (MP) Billy Mzamo is one of the sponsors of the constitutional amendment.

“One of the responsibilities for that person will be to step in at times of need. To help assist in times of campaigning but also to strengthen the party. So, there is no way there is going to be a duplication of any roles,” Mzamo said.