New political alternative beckons as Makashule Gana closes 20-year DA chapter

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Makashule Gana has called it quits with his political home - the DA - and vows not to join any other existing political party, instead seeking to establish a new political alternative. Gana has been a constant within the DA for the past two decades, but tells BizNews he leaves with no regrets after giving it his all. He resigned from the party and his position in the Gauteng Provincial Legislature with immediate effect as of 4 August 2022. “South Africa is thirsty for a new alternative and I want to be part of those conversations,” says Gana. To read his resignation letter click here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5 Aug 2022 7AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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