Controversial Afrikaans singer Steve Hofmeyr has joined thousands of South Africans – including GNU ministers John Steenhuisen and Pieter Groenewald – in a march against South Africa’s new school law, the Bela Bill. Like the singer, many believe that the education legislation recently signed by President Cyril Ramaphosa will “erode” their mother tongue in schools. … Read more
Minister of Agriculture and Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen has revealed his plans to return to his studies after dropping out for financial reasons. The politician has previously been mocked for just having a Senior Certificate (Matric). Steenhuisen is one of a handful of GNU ministers without academic qualifications. Others include Minister of Public Works … Read more
Despite being asked by Agriculture minister John Steenhuisen to quit, Roman Cabanac is refusing to vacate his position as chief of staff. This is according to a report by the Daily Maverick. ROMAN CABANAC REFUSES TO RESIGN AS STEENHUISEN’S CHIEF OF STAFF While addressing the Cape Town Press Club earlier this month, Steenhuisen confirmed that … Read more
Democratic Alliance (DA) leader and Agriculture minister John Steenhuisen has confirmed that he has asked his newly-appointed chief of staff Roman Cabanac to quit. Steenhuisen who initially defended Cabanac’s appointment said this as he addressed the Cape Town Press Club on Thursday, 12 September. STEENHUISEN WEIGH IN ON ROMAN CABANAC’S IMMINENT RESIGNATION During his address, … Read more
![John Steenhuisen claps back at being called ‘matriculant’ [video]](https://www.thesouthafrican.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/John-Steenhuisen-has-clapped-back-at-criticism-over-his-lack-of-education.jpg "John Steenhuisen claps back at being called ‘matriculant’ [video]")
John Steenhuisen has clapped back at criticism of not having a post-matric degree with a swipe at the EFF’s alleged links to the VBS corruption scandal. The Minister of Agriculture was speaking in parliament when his lack of education was mocked by the party’s Mbuyiseni Ndlozi. Steenhuisen is one of a handful of GNU ministers … Read more
The Democratic Alliance (DA) will not be part of Premier Panyaza Lesufi’s unity executive after a breakdown in negotiations, with the DA saying they refuse to be co-opted by the ANC in Gauteng. DA federal council chairperson Helen Zille says they will be occupying opposition benches in the Gauteng legislature after talks with the ANC … Read more
The Democratic Alliance (DA) leader John Steenhuisen has announced plans to “co-govern South Africa in the spirit of unity and collaboration.” The move marks the implementation of the government of national unity (GNU) between the DA, the African National Congress (ANC), the Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP), and the Patriotic Alliance (PA). But what qualifications does … Read more
![John Steenhuisen’s dancing has SA cringing again [watch]](http://www.thesouthafrican.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/John-Steenhuisens-dance-moves-during-the-DAs-manifesto-launch-have-gone-viral.jpg "John Steenhuisen’s dancing has SA cringing again [watch]")
Not for the first time, DA leader John Steenhuisen has been mocked over his dance moves during a political rally. The opposition leader launched the party’s official manifesto outside the Union Buildings in Pretoria. The 47-year-old also launched a spoof of the struggle song Kill The Boer, which he introduced to the crowd during his speech. … Read more
John Steenhuisen – the head of the Democratic Alliance (DA) – and his wife Terry are celebrating a decade of marriage this year. And according to a sweet Valentine’s Day post, their love is still going strong. According to the opposition leader, his love story with his partner began while they were married to other … Read more
