DA backs John Steenhuisen's choice to hire controversial right-winger

The DA has faced controversy over Renaldo Gouws after he was sworn in as a member of Parliament earlier this year. - www.iol.co.za

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The Democratic Alliance (DA) has endorsed party leader John Steenhuisen's decision to appoint the controversial podcaster Roman Cabanac, affirming that "he carefully considered the decision". Steenhuisen discreetly appointed Cabanac as the chief of staff in the department of agriculture. This development, which only came to light this week, has sparked public controversy.

DA's spokesperson Willie Acucamp told IOL that they trust their leader's decision and cannot comment further. "He applied his mind to this," he said. Cabanac's rise in.



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