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REVEALED | This email proves Resolve Communications ran a smear campaign against me, says Dion George
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REVEALED | This email proves Resolve Communications ran a smear campaign ...
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President Ramaphosa welcomes his new Cabinet appointments: Maynier, a former DA MP will return to Parliament in the seat left vacant following the resignation of ...
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Press ombud dismisses Wildlife Ranching South Africa’s complaint against Daily Maverick
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Press ombud dismisses Wildlife Ranching South Africa’s complaint against ...
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Leaked DA report reveals Brink receives over R60k to remain in Tshwane: A confidential document signed by the party’s former federal finance chairperson ...
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Leaked DA report reveals Brink receives over R60k to remain in Tshwane
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New wildlife quotas reopen fault lines over hunting, science and governance: A change of minister has brought a sudden return to trophy export quotas for ...
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New wildlife quotas reopen fault lines over hunting, science and ...
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WATCH | 'Avoid speculation': Steenhuisen to announce DA leadership decision: Reports indicate that DA Federal leader John Steenhuisen will not contest the ...
iol.co.za/news/politics/2026-02-04-avoid-speculation-steenhuisen-to-announce-da-leadership-decision/
WATCH | 'Avoid speculation': Steenhuisen to announce DA leadership ...
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Dion George hits out at Steenhuisen, calls him ‘financially vulnerable’: Ex-DA finance chair alleges cover-up in party’s credit card controversy
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Dion George hits out at Steenhuisen, calls him ‘financially vulnerable’
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ActionSA opens door to Dion George as DA feud spills into public view: The door is open for former Democratic Alliance (DA) member and minister Dr Dion George to ...
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ActionSA opens door to Dion George as DA feud spills into public view
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Steenhuisen turns his attention to upcoming polls after fallout with Dion George: While Steenhuisen has been gagged by the party’s Federal Executive from talking ...
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Steenhuisen turns his attention to upcoming polls after fallout with Dion ...
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DA insiders see red over party credit card abuse clearance of John Steenhuisen: The DA's 'united image' is coming under scrutiny as the party's dirty laundry is ...
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DA insiders see red over party credit card abuse clearance of John ...
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DA leadership race reveals internal fractures amid Zille's influence and GNU challenges
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DA leadership race reveals internal fractures amid Zille's influence and ...
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 Jan 19
Dr Dion George resigns, accusing Helen Zille of a smear campaign over false allegations of ministerial misconduct. #DionGeorge #HelenZille #DAResignation #PoliticalSmear #JohnSteenhuisen #DAConflict Read ... Show more

Dion George hits back at Helen Zille, says she is waging a 'smear campaign' against him
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The DA has been accused of mistreating veteran and former minister Dr Dion George and harming his reputation following his resignation last week ... Show more

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Steenhuisen downplays 'spat' with Dion George as he reflects on six years of leadership
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Steenhuisen downplays 'spat' with Dion George as he reflects on six years ...
Key FactsDA Faces Leadership Challenge to Boost Growth
Jan 25, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: sundaytimes.timeslive.co.za
  • The DA saw only slight vote increases under Steenhuisen despite the ANC’s decline.

  • Significant growth depends on expanding black voter support without losing white and coloured constituencies.

  • Geordin Hill-Lewis is viewed as a promising young leader with political maturity and backing from key funders.

  • Without strategic changes, the DA risks stagnation in the 2026 local elections, weakening its national influence.
    • It would be just breathtaking if a party that insists it can challenge the ANC for leadership of this great country were to re-elect, uncontested, Steenhuisen as leader.
    — Peter Bruce discusses the challenges facing the DA and the suitability of John Steenhuisen as party leader.
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 Jan 11
Former Minister Dion George files complaint against Willie Aucamp over alleged ethics breaches
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Former Minister Dion George files complaint against Willie Aucamp over ...
Key FactsEthics Allegations Target Ministers Aucamp and Steenhuisen
Jan 11, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: iol.co.za
  • A formal complaint by former Minister Dion George has prompted a preliminary review into alleged misconduct by Ministers Willie Aucamp and John Steenhuisen.

  • George accuses Aucamp of failing to disclose personal commercial interests, violating the Executive Ethics Code.

  • Concerns include policy decisions under Aucamp, such as the removal of Abalone protection at the CITES summit and the expiration of a task team's mandate on captive lion breeding.

  • The Public Protector is currently determining jurisdiction before deciding whether to initiate a full investigation.
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Dion George left before internal DA probe was completed, says Helen Zille: Earlier on Thursday, George said he was being pushed out of the party
timeslive.co.za/politics/2026-01-15-dion-george-left-before-internal-da-probe-was-completed-says-helen-zille/
Dion George left before internal DA probe was completed, says Helen Zille
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EWN Jan 16
Tony Leon warns DA internal strife is a distraction ahead of watershed 2026 elections
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Tony Leon warns DA internal strife is a distraction ahead of watershed ...
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DA infighting escalates as Aucamp reports George to Public Protector for ‘possible abuse of state resources’
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2025-12-29-da-infighting-escalates-as-aucamp-reportp-reports-george-to-public-protector-for/
DA infighting escalates as Aucamp reports George to Public Protector for ...
Key FactsDA Turmoil Grows Over State Resource Misuse Claims
Dec 30, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: dailymaverick.co.za
  • Minister Willie Aucamp reported his predecessor Dion George to the Public Protector for alleged misuse of state resources.

  • The complaint also targets George’s former adviser Shelton Mollentze and personal assistant Traverse le Goff.

  • Internal divisions in the DA are intensifying and may undermine party leadership ahead of the 2026 elective congress.

  • The Public Protector is assessing the complaint while the party’s federal legal commission has launched its own investigation.
    • The use of state resources for personal or political purposes is unlawful, and an investigation by the Public Protector will determine whether any such abuse occurred.
    — Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and Environment Willie Aucamp in a statement regarding his complaint to the Public Protector.
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EWN Jan 13
Tony Leon warns DA infighting raises questions about party unity and leadership: Political analysts warn that ongoing internal conflict risks damaging the DA’s ...
ewn.co.za/2026/01/13/tony-leon-warns-da-infighting-raises-questions-about-party-unity-and-leadership
Tony Leon warns DA infighting raises questions about party unity and ...
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DA leaders accused of using state resources amid internal strife: Amid escalating tensions, the DA faces accusations of hypocrisy as its leaders are implicated ...
iol.co.za/news/south-africa/2025-12-29-da-leaders-accused-of-using-state-resources-amid-internal-strife/
DA leaders accused of using state resources amid internal strife
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 Nov 29 25
When John Steenhuisen abruptly removed Environment Minister Dion George and replaced him with DA spokesperson Willie Aucamp in mid-November ... Show more
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Watch – Big-spending DA Leader John Steenhuisen faces scrutiny: In the middle of the public spat over John Steenhuisen’s decision to drop Dion George as minister ...
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Watch – Big-spending DA Leader John Steenhuisen faces scrutiny
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 Nov 20 25
Steenhuisen’s finances under scrutiny as fallout over axed Dion George continues: DA leader John Steenhuisen finds himself in hot water over financial woes and a ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/big-spending-steenhuisen-faces-scrutiny-as-da-fallout-over-axed-dion-george-continues/
Steenhuisen’s finances under scrutiny as fallout over axed Dion George ...
Key FactsAgriculture Minister Faces Financial and Security Concerns
Nov 20, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: iol.co.za
  • John Steenhuisen, Agriculture Minister and DA leader, has a default judgment for almost R150,000 in unpaid credit card debt.

  • He struggles with personal financial management despite earning over R2.6 million annually as a minister.

  • Experts warn that financial vulnerabilities in ministers can pose national security risks by increasing susceptibility to undue influence.

  • The president may need to consider Steenhuisen’s removal due to risks linked to his financial difficulties and security clearance.
    • A minister having financial problems raises national security issues.
    — Goodenough Mashego, an independent political analyst, expresses concerns about the security implications of ministers facing financial difficulties.
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Watch – Why did the DA decide to fire its Environment Minister Dion George?: When John Steenhuisen abruptly removed Environment Minister Dion George and replaced ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2025-11-28-watch-why-did-the-da-decide-to-fire-its-environment-minister-dion-george/
Watch – Why did the DA decide to fire its Environment Minister Dion ...
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EWN Dec 08 25
DA leader hits out at 'lies' and infighting, urges unity ahead of elections: Steenhuisen has been under scrutiny since he fired the party’s treasurer ...
ewn.co.za/2025/12/08/da-leader-hits-out-at-lies-and-infighting-urges-unity-ahead-of-elections
DA leader hits out at 'lies' and infighting, urges unity ahead of ...
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John Steenhuisen and Dion George spat: DA moves to quell fallout: The DA has resolved to open an investigation into the warring between party leader John ...
timeslive.co.za/politics/2025-11-24-john-steenhuisen-and-dion-george-spat-da-moves-to-quell-fallout/
John Steenhuisen and Dion George spat: DA moves to quell fallout
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Environment Minister Dion George axed, despite ‘doing my job without fear, favour or prejudice’
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Environment Minister Dion George axed, despite ‘doing my job without fear ...
Key FactsControversial Environment Minister Dion George Removed
Nov 13, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • President Ramaphosa dismissed Dion George from his role as Environment Minister and appointed Willie Aucamp as his successor.

  • George was leading South Africa’s delegation at COP30 and co-chairing the global Adaptation Committee.

  • His removal followed disputes over his strict policies against captive lion breeding and bone exports.

  • The move sparked outrage among conservationists who criticize Aucamp's close ties to hunting and breeding industries.
    • I’m doing my job without fear, favour or prejudice.
    — Dion George, the Environment Minister, reiterating his commitment to his role amidst political turmoil.
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The questions the DA and Steenhuisen won’t answer over the Dion George ministerial saga
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The questions the DA and Steenhuisen won’t answer over the Dion George ...
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Can SA maintain its climate influence without its environment minister at COP30?: In the wake of Environment Minister Dion George’s dismissal from office during ...
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Can SA maintain its climate influence without its environment minister at ...
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SA technical team negotiates without a political head as Brazil climate summit moves along
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SA technical team negotiates without a political head as Brazil climate ...
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 Nov 13 25
Dion George fired: Ramaphosa appoints Willie Aucamp as environment minister: DA leader John Steenhuisen insists that George’s removal is ‘not due to external ...
mg.co.za/the-green-guardian/2025-11-13-dion-george-fired-ramaphosa-appoints-willie-aucamp-as-environment-minister/
Dion George fired: Ramaphosa appoints Willie Aucamp as environment ...
Key FactsNew Leadership Boosts South Africa’s Environmental Ministry
Nov 13, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: mg.co.za
  • President Ramaphosa dismissed Dion George and appointed Willie Aucamp as the new Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment.

  • Alexandra Abrahams was named deputy minister of trade, industry and competition, replacing Andrew Whitfield.

  • DA leader John Steenhuisen clarified that George’s removal was not influenced by external pressures.

  • The DA aims to strengthen government roles with capable members to advance economic reforms and improve governance.
    • The simple truth is that it is not.
    — John Steenhuisen, the DA leader, addressing speculation surrounding Dion George's departure.
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Pressure mounts for DA leader to justify firing of Environment Minister Dion George
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Pressure mounts for DA leader to justify firing of Environment Minister ...
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 Nov 19 25
Axing of former minister Dion George risks undermining SA’s climate leadership at COP30
mg.co.za/the-green-guardian/2025-11-18-axing-of-former-minister-dion-george-risks-undermining-sas-climate-leadership-at-cop30/
Axing of former minister Dion George risks undermining SA’s climate ...
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The sacking of Dion George — how a progressive minister is being taken down by the wildlife breeders
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The sacking of Dion George — how a progressive minister is being taken ...
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Steenhuisen’s finances under scrutiny as fallout over axed Dion George continues: In the aftermath of Dion George’s controversial axing as environment minister ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2025-11-18-big-spending-steenhuisen-faces-scrutiny-as-da-fallout-over-axed-dion-george-continues/
Steenhuisen’s finances under scrutiny as fallout over axed Dion George ...
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'Removal of Minister George could mark reversal of recent conservation gains': Minister Steenhuisen has requested that George be removed from his position as ...
ewn.co.za/2025/11/10/environmental-expert-warns-removal-of-minister-dion-george-could-mark-reversal-of-recent-conservation-gains
'Removal of Minister George could mark reversal of recent conservation ...
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Dion George axed for articulating views on international platforms that were not in line with Cabinet’s position - Ntshavheni
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Dion George axed for articulating views on international platforms that ...
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South Africa tells world powers: Stop punishing poor nations on climate: South Africa takes a stand against rich nations' climate policies, warning that ...
iol.co.za/business/2025-11-11-south-africa-tells-world-powers-stop-punishing-poor-nations-on-climate/
South Africa tells world powers: Stop punishing poor nations on climate
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 Nov 08 25
COP30: President Ramaphosa calls for urgent reform of international finance for sustainable development
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COP30: President Ramaphosa calls for urgent reform of international ...
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Fisheries are gambling with the extinction of sharks, warns scientist as minister steps in
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Fisheries are gambling with the extinction of sharks, warns scientist as ...
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 Oct 02 25
Plastic pollution is a public health emergency, says Dion George: The environment minister said the failure to achieve a global plastics treaty could have been ...
mg.co.za/the-green-guardian/2025-10-01-plastic-pollution-is-a-public-health-emergency-says-dion-george/
Plastic pollution is a public health emergency, says Dion George
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South Africa’s oceans: “Blue gold” for jobs and growth by 2035: Environment minister Dion George says oceans could provide a R166 billion boost and 600 000 jobs
mg.co.za/the-green-guardian/2025-10-10-south-africas-oceans-blue-gold-for-jobs-and-growth-by-2035/
South Africa’s oceans: “Blue gold” for jobs and growth by 2035
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South Africa's West Coast Rock Lobster TAC increased by 58.4% for 2025/2026 season
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South Africa's West Coast Rock Lobster TAC increased by 58 ...
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Wildlife ranchers slam Dion George over hunting quota standoff: A legal battle is being waged by Wildlife Ranching SA against the minister over the quota setting ...
mg.co.za/the-green-guardian/2025-09-15-wildlife-ranchers-slam-dion-george-over-hunting-quota-standoff/
Wildlife ranchers slam Dion George over hunting quota standoff
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 Sep 25 25
South Africa's Forestry Department announces 121,059 new jobs over five years: The South African Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment plans to ...
iol.co.za/news/south-africa/2025-09-25-south-africas-forestry-department-announces-121059-new-jobs-over-five-years/
South Africa's Forestry Department announces 121,059 new jobs over five ...
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 Sep 25 25
Major abalone poaching arrests in the Western Cape welcomed by Minister Dr Dion George
iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/2025-09-25-major-abalone-poaching-arrests-in-the-western-cape-welcomed-by-minister-dr-dion-george/
Major abalone poaching arrests in the Western Cape welcomed by Minister Dr ...
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World Rhino Day marked by grim stats as SA loses more than 100 rhinos in three months
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World Rhino Day marked by grim stats as SA loses more than 100 rhinos in ...
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