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Maimane will not stand for W Cape Premier position

By Staff Writer 18 Sep 2018 1 Min Read Save

Last updated: 18 Sep 2018, 16:01

Leader of South Africa's Democratic Alliance (DA) Mmusi Maimane speaks during a news conference in Johannesburg, South Africa April 1, 2016. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko/File Photo

Democratic Alliance (DA) leader Mmusi Maimane has informed that party’s federal executive that he will not stand as Premier candidate for the Western Cape.

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Over the weekend, it was reported that Maimane has thrown his hat into the ring for the position of Premier of the Western Cape.

Maimane was expected to announce the candidate for the position of premier on Sunday in Cape Town, but the media briefing was postponed to Tuesday.

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