Liam Jacobs Reportedly Rejoining DA, Less Than a Year After Leaving Party for Patriotic Alliance

• Reports surfaced that Liam Jacobs was leaving the Patriotic Alliance and was going to another political home
• The former City of Johannesburg councillor left the Democratic Alliance to join Gayton McKenzie's PA in June 2025
• Jacobs took to social media to announce his decision for leaving the PA, while also confirming who he was joining
• Briefly News reached out to the DA to get further information about the rumours that Jacobs was returning

Byron Pillay, a Briefly News journalist, has dedicated a decade to reporting on the South African political landscape, crime, and social issues. He worked as a newspaper journalist for 10 years before transitioning to online.

WESTERN CAPE – Liam Jacobs is reportedly rejoining the Democratic Alliance (DA), less than a year after he left the party.

The former Federal Leader of the Democratic Alliance Students Organisation (DASO) left the party in June 2025 to join the Patriotic Alliance (PA).

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Jacobs was initially confirmed to be the PA's mayoral candidate for Tshwane and was later sworn in as a councillor in the City of Johannesburg. Jacobs was then sworn in as a councillor in Cape Town, and most recently, he returned to Parliament as a PA member.

Jacobs to return to the DA?

Sources within the DA now suggest that Jacobs could be making a return to the party, with DA leader Geordin Hill-Lewis reportedly making the case for his return.

Briefly News has reached out to the DA for comment, with spokesperson Charity McCord indicating that a press release would be issued soon.

Jacobs confirms return to the DA

Shortly after the reports surfaced, Jacobs took to social media to confirm the news. The former PA member went live on Facebook, where he first confirmed that he had news to share.

Wearing a PA jacket, he engaged with viewers before indicating that he needed to get more water. Leaving the camera on the table, he disappeared for a while until he eventually returned wearing a DA shirt. He was also surrounded by numerous members of the DA, including the leader, Geordin Hill-Lewis.

The party also released a statement, announcing that Jacobs was being welcomed back to the DA.

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"Liam’s return to the DA is a reflection of the kind of party we are building. A big, growing and inclusive political home for all South Africans who want our country to work.

"The DA is growing across communities and across the country because more and more South Africans can see that we are serious about the future. We are not interested in the politics of chaos, personality cults, and empty promises," the statement read.

It added that Jacobs left the PA because he saw firsthand that the PA never delivers on its promises.

African National Congress coalition divided over Jacobs' appointment

Briefly News reported that Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero was not happy with appointing Jacobs as Transport Member of the Mayoral Committee.

Mayor Morero reportedly stated that the 24-year-old Liam Jacobs lacked the experience for the job in local government.

The 24-year-old sworn in as a councillor in Johannesburg, replacing Kenny Kunene who resigned as Transport MMC.

Proofreading by Kelly Lippke, copy editor at Briefly.co.za.

Source: Briefly News