Democratic Alliance Investigates John Steenhuisen for Financial Misconduct
- The Democratic Alliance confirmed that it is investigating the party's president, John Steenhuisen, and former environmental affairs minister Dion George
- George was recently fired as a minister, and the party's spokesperson, Karabo Khakhau, commented on the allegations
- She said that the allegations against Steenhuisen and George will be investigated before the Federal Executive takes action
Tebogo Mokwena, Briefly News’ Deputy Head of Current Affairs, based in Johannesburg, South Africa, has covered policy changes, cabinet reshuffles, the State of the Nation Address, parliamentary proceedings, and politician-related news, as well as elections, at Daily Sun and Vutivi Business News for over seven years.
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WELKOM, FREE STATE — The democratic Alliance will investigate allegations against the former Environmental Affairs Minister Dion George and the party's president, John Steenhuisen.
According to Newzoom Afrika, the party's spokesperson, Karabo Khakhau, said that the party's Federal Executive will investigate the allegations against the party members. Steenhuisen was accused of using the Democratic Alliance credit card for personal use.
DA speaks about the investigation
Khakhau also said that the investigation is about other individuals who have been involved in misconduct. Khakhau said that the party has issued disciplinary orders to party members to prevent them from having public spats. She said the Democratic Alliance offers accountability and ethical leadership.
Khakhau denied that George rescinded Steenhuisen's Democratic Alliance credit card. She, however, said that hypothetically speaking, the Federal Finance, which is charged by George, would investigate any allegations of misuse of funds. She said that the finance team checks the benefits members receive.
Khakhau said that part of the investigation is to teat the truth about the allegations that Steenhuisen misused. She also said that as a Federal member, the Federal government did not learn about these allegations until they surfaced recently.
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