John Steenhuisen
John Steenhuisen is a South African politician and the leader of the Democratic Alliance, a major opposition party. As an experienced member of Parliament, he has been vocal in debates concerning agricultural policy and crime, particularly in relation to the safety of farmers in rural areas. Recently, he criticized the disbandment of rural safety units, calling it a catastrophic mistake that left farmers vulnerable to violent crime.
Born on Mar 09, 1976 (50 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 3 | 6.00 | 1.28% | +30% | 59,308,690 | 988,478 | $350,000 | 5,833$ |
| Totals | 3 | 59,308,690 | 988,478 | $350,000 | 5,833$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
South Africa:
John Steenhuisen is a former leader of the Democratic Alliance who faced calls for disciplinary action after his public outburst against the party.
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South Africa:
John Steenhuisen, the former DA leader, made allegations about Resolve Communications' engagements.
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South Africa:
Former DA leader John Steenhuisen moved from Minister of Agriculture to Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition.
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South Africa:
Hill-Lewis announced plans to replace former party leader John Steenhuisen as Minister of Agriculture.
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South Africa:
The proposed removal of former DA leader John Steenhuisen as minister of agriculture has triggered anger and confusion.
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South Africa:
Democratic Alliance (DA) leader John Steenhuisen announced that he would not be contesting the position of party leader later this year.
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South Africa:
Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen is adamant that he was not forced into withdrawing from contesting for a third term as party leader.
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United Kingdom:
John Steenhuisen is stepping down as the leader of South Africa's second largest party, the DA.
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South Africa:
DA leader John Steenhuisen says that if he had stood for election at the upcoming congress, he would have won hands down.
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South Africa:
John Steenhuisen is preparing to withdraw from the party’s leadership contest ahead of its federal congress in April 2026.
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