Former Minister Dion George files complaint against Willie Aucamp over alleged ethics breaches

iol.co.za/news/south-africa/2026-01-11-da-leader-john-steenhuisen-faces-allegations-of-cadre-deployment/

Jan 11

DA leader John Steenhuisen faces allegations of cadre deployment: Dr Dion George has accused DA leader John Steenhuisen of orchestrating his removal to further ...

182 21

Jan 11

In a lengthy and frequently emotional submission, axed former environmental minister Dion George alleges Steenhuisen had him axed from the cabinet under false ... Show more

sundaytimes.timeslive.co.za/politics/2026-01-10-open-war-in-the-da/

Jan 11

Open war in the DA : Sacked minister Dion George takes Steenhuisen to the public protector

3 49

More articles on this subject

iol.co.za/news/south-africa/2026-01-11-former-minister-dion-george-files-complaint-against-willie-aucamp-over-alleged-ethics-breaches/

Jan 11

Former Minister Dion George files complaint against Willie Aucamp over alleged ethics breaches

Similar to This

sundaytimes.timeslive.co.za/politics/2026-01-16-dion-george-hits-out-at-steenhuisen-calls-him-financially-vulnerable/

Jan 16

Dion George hits out at Steenhuisen, calls him ‘financially vulnerable’: Ex-DA finance chair alleges cover-up in party’s credit card controversy

32 similar articles

timeslive.co.za/politics/2026-01-16-mk-party-calls-for-hawks-probe-into-steenhuisen-and-aucamp-over-lion-bone-trade-allegations/

Jan 16

MK Party calls for Hawks probe into Steenhuisen and Aucamp over lion bone trade allegations

iol.co.za/news/politics/2026-01-15-da-civil-war-explodes-as-dion-george-walks-out-after-bitter-fallout-with-steenhuisen/

9 1

Focus

Grade: D+

Jan 15

DA civil war explodes as Dion George walks out after bitter fallout with Steenhuisen

223

371 6

iol.co.za/news/politics/2026-01-14-da-insiders-see-red-over-party-credit-card-abuse-clearance-of-john-steenhuisen/

Jan 14

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 ...

5 similar articles

170

dailymaverick.co.za/article/2025-12-29-da-infighting-escalates-as-aucamp-reportp-reports-george-to-public-protector-for/

Dec 30 25

DA infighting escalates as Aucamp reports George to Public Protector for ‘possible abuse of state resources’

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.

104

iol.co.za/news/south-africa/2025-12-29-da-leaders-accused-of-using-state-resources-amid-internal-strife/

Dec 29 25

DA leaders accused of using state resources amid internal strife: Amid escalating tensions, the DA faces accusations of hypocrisy as its leaders are implicated ...

sundaytimes.timeslive.co.za/opinion-and-analysis/opinion/2025-12-06-rw-johnson-the-rise-and-fall-of-a-chancer/

Dec 07 25

OpinionRW JOHNSON | The rise and fall of a chancer: The damage done to DA leader John Steenhuisen’s credibility has plunged the party into a crisis ...

8 77

dailymaverick.co.za/article/2025-12-03-the-questions-the-da-and-steenhuisen-wonnhuisen-wont-answer-over-the-dion-george/

Dec 04 25

The questions the DA and Steenhuisen won’t answer over the Dion George ministerial saga

dailymaverick.co.za/article/watch-bigspending-da-leader-john-steenhuisen-faces-scrutiny/

Nov 29 25

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 ...

387 6

dailymaverick.co.za/article/2025-11-28-watch-why-did-the-da-decide-to-fire-its-environment-minister-dion-george/

Nov 28 25

Watch – Why did the DA decide to fire its Environment Minister Dion George?: When John Steenhuisen abruptly removed Environment Minister Dion George and replaced ...

iol.co.za/news/politics/2025-11-24-political-turmoil-in-the-da-steenhuisen-accused-of-using-state-resources-to-purge-his-political-opponents/

Nov 24 25

Political turmoil in the DA: Steenhuisen accused of using state resources to purge his political opponents

235

dailymaverick.co.za/article/2025-11-23-pressure-mounts-for-da-leader-to-justifytify-firing-of-environment-minister-dion-1/

Nov 24 25

Pressure mounts for DA leader to justify firing of Environment Minister Dion George

dailymaverick.co.za/article/2025-11-21-axed-environment-minister-dion-george-suing-for-millions-for-defamation/

Nov 22 25

Axed Environment Minister Dion George suing for millions for defamation: Dion George has broken his silence with a statement expressing the belief that he was ...

1 similar article

dailymaverick.co.za/article/big-spending-steenhuisen-faces-scrutiny-as-da-fallout-over-axed-dion-george-continues/

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 ...

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.

1 similar article

600

dailymaverick.co.za/article/2025-11-18-big-spending-steenhuisen-faces-scrutiny-as-da-fallout-over-axed-dion-george-continues/

Nov 18 25

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/2025-11-12-environment-minister-dion-george-axed-despite-doing-my-job-without-fear-favour-or-prejudice/

Nov 13 25

Environment Minister Dion George axed, despite ‘doing my job without fear, favour or prejudice’

Key FactsControversial Environment Minister Dion George Removed

Nov 13, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: dailymaverick.co.za

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.

mg.co.za/the-green-guardian/2025-11-13-dion-george-fired-ramaphosa-appoints-willie-aucamp-as-environment-minister/

27 20

Mail & Guardian

Grade: C-

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 ...

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.

17 similar articles

dailymaverick.co.za/article/2025-11-09-steenhuisens-lion-bone-gambit-firing-the-one-minister-who-finally-took-on-the-wildlife-trade/

Nov 10 25

OpinionSteenhuisen’s lion bone gambit — firing the one minister who finally took on the wildlife trade