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Today, the DA welcomed Grandi Theunissen, former FF+ Caucus Leader in the City of Tshwane, and former Regional Chairperson for Tshwane for the FF+.

Attribute to Cilliers Brink:

"We welcome Grandi to our party. This is a massive decision to make, and a massive change for him and his family.

The DA continues to attract skilled, experienced South Africans who are committed to making our country work for all.

Importantly, Grandi does not come to the DA as a disgruntled individual. He was highly electable on the FF+ lists, and is a credible community leader, which the requisite skills and experience to add value in the municipality.

The DA sees this move as extremely significant for the ratepayers and residents of our City.

Our opponents in this election are those that break down institutions, deploy cadres, and attack the bedrock of good governance in our City. When we governed together in Tshwane, Grandi served as a Mayoral Committee Member and he proved himself to be entirely aligned, working against forces of corruption and capture.

This move bodes very well for the DA. As we grow in size, in support and in capacity we stand ready to govern the City of Tshwane again under a new government after the coming election."

Issued by Cilliers Brink and Grandi Theunissen - DA Tshwane Mayoral Candidate and DA Member